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messages in MacBook Air don't match iphone

why aren't my messages in sync with my iPhone?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Apr 11, 2021 7:14 AM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2021 9:35 AM

First, make sure iCloud Message is turned on on your MacBook.

On your Mac, open:

Messages -> Settings -> iMessage. Make sure iCloud Messages is turned ON.

At the same time, make sure you are logged in with your Apple ID in messages.


If it did not make a difference. On your iPhone, go to:

Settings -> Messaging -> SMS Forwarding. Make sure your MacBook is turned on.

Also, make sure that messaging in iCloud is enabled on your iPhone. Go to:

Settings -> Apple ID (Your Name) -> iCloud.

Make sure Messages is enabled.


If all settings are as they should be, try logging out of the Messages app on your MacBook, wait a few minutes and log in again.

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Apr 11, 2021 9:35 AM in response to seserasa

First, make sure iCloud Message is turned on on your MacBook.

On your Mac, open:

Messages -> Settings -> iMessage. Make sure iCloud Messages is turned ON.

At the same time, make sure you are logged in with your Apple ID in messages.


If it did not make a difference. On your iPhone, go to:

Settings -> Messaging -> SMS Forwarding. Make sure your MacBook is turned on.

Also, make sure that messaging in iCloud is enabled on your iPhone. Go to:

Settings -> Apple ID (Your Name) -> iCloud.

Make sure Messages is enabled.


If all settings are as they should be, try logging out of the Messages app on your MacBook, wait a few minutes and log in again.

messages in MacBook Air don't match iphone

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