Can you get iMessage on Windows 10

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iMessage on Mac

iMessage is exclusive to the following Apple devices: iPhones, iPods, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. It does not offer a cloud-based solution similar to Android, where you can load up a webpage and respond to texts.

However, there are a couple of ways to work around this so that you can get iMessage on a Windows 10 PC. This article will guide you in various methods to beat the Apple restriction.

Method 1: Using Google Chrome Remote Desktop

This method requires you to have a Mac and a Windows 10 PC. If you do, follow these steps:

On your Mac

  • Download Google Chrome for macOS.
  • Sign in to Google Chrome with your Google account.
  • Install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension.
  • Enter chrome://apps in the browser’s address bar and click on the Chrome Remote Desktop icon.
  • In the pop-up window, click the ‘Get Started’ button in ‘My Computers’.
  • Select ‘Accept and Install’ to acquire the necessary host software; Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer.
  • Locate the downloaded dmgfile and open it. This file contains the Chrome Remote Desktop Host package that you need to install.
  • After installation, re-launch the Chrome Remote Desktopextension again.
  • Click the ‘Enableremote connections’ button.
  • Create a PIN.

A pop-up window will appear stating remote connections are enabled.

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On your PC

  • Launch Chrome on your PC and open the Chrome Web Store.
  • Install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension.
  • After installation, enter ‘chrome://apps’in the address bar and click the Chrome Remote Desktop icon.
  • Click the ‘Get started’button found under ‘My Computers’.
  • The host MacOS machine should be visible on the list. Click on the Mac.
  • Enter the PIN you created on the Mac.

When you have completed the steps in both phases, you will be able to access iMessage which is in the Mac on your Windows 10 PC. You can also send messages as long as the connection isn’t faltered.

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Method 2: Using an online emulator

If you don’t have access to a Mac, worry not. You can still get iMessage to work on your Windows 10 PC using an online emulator. Two online emulators can help with this problem.

Using Bluestacks

  • Download the Bluestacks Installer file for Windows 10. You can also use its alternatives.
  • Launch the application on your PC when it’s done installing.
  • Go to the search option at the left and type ‘iMessage’ to find the app.
  • Install the iMessage app on your PC.
  • Setup the iMessage with your Apple ID and password.

How to use iPadian

  • Download the iPadian Installer file for Windows 10.
  • Launch the application on your PC when it’s done installing.
  • Find the search bar at the bottom of the app screen and key in ‘iMessage’.
  • Download the app.
  • Setup the iMessage with your Apple ID and password.

Conclusion

If you have a Mac and a Windows 10 PC, then the first method is the suitable one for you. On the other hand, if you don’t, using an online emulator wouldn’t hurt either. However, running iMessage on an online emulator is slow sometimes but it gets the job done. If you have any questions surrounding this topic, let us know in the comments below.

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