How do I update my messages on my mac air?
Hi, so for a long time my messages haven't been updating on my MacBook air. I've tried signing out and in and syncing it but nothing works. Please help.
Hi, so for a long time my messages haven't been updating on my MacBook air. I've tried signing out and in and syncing it but nothing works. Please help.
Have you tried restarting the computer? Are you running any anti - virus programs? Using a VPN?
Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. The intent is to see if it is specific to one account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later.
Isolating an issue by using another user account
If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account. Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer or by using the developer’s uninstall instructions. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once.
Have you tried restarting the computer? Are you running any anti - virus programs? Using a VPN?
Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. The intent is to see if it is specific to one account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later.
Isolating an issue by using another user account
If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account. Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer or by using the developer’s uninstall instructions. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once.
See the following Apple articles:
Use Messages on your Mac
Use Messages on your Mac - Apple Support
Use Messages in iCloud
Use Messages in iCloud – Apple Support (UK)
Access your messages on all your Apple devices
Access your messages on all your Apple devices - Apple Support (MY)
See also ⤵️
Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch
Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch – Apple Support (AU)
How do I update my messages on my mac air?