Reading list is NEVER in sync across devices

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Reading list is NEVER in sync across devices

What is this functionality in Safari at all? I have 5 Apple devices and even though all settings are correct, I have 5 different reading lists, with some of the points sometimes in sync, meaning that if on iMac I have A B C D E, then on iPhone I have A C D E F (F is something I deleted a month ago from reading list, but it still stays on iPhone for some magic reason). At the same time on iPad I have C D E G (G is something I deleted two months ago but it still stays only on iPad for some magic reason).

I just did a test, turned off and on iCloud sync for Safari on all three devices and I almost succeeded! I mean, F disappeared from the iPhone, G is still on iPad. I also added H and it appeared on iPhone, didn't appear on iPad.

Is this functionality something usable or something in early beta? If so - how to make it work?

If it is unusable - how to turn this unneeded and annoying functionality off?

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Mar 5, 2023 12:32 PM

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Piotr Kowal Author

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Mar 7, 2023 02:27 PM in response to Jeff_W.

Why do you suggest updating macOS? I always have all the devices in the newest version, there is no update available on any of my devices. How this could solve the problem, since everything is up to date and the problem persists? I also tried to turn off and on the syncing and the problem still exists.

So, if there is no other suggestion, then this functionality just doesn't work and should be discontinued by Apple.

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Jeff_W.

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Mar 7, 2023 01:21 PM in response to Piotr Kowal

Hello Piotr Kowal,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We see you have some questions about reading lists syncing between all of your devices, and we'd like to help. The first step, would be to ensure all devices are updated. This allows each device to have the most recent settings, and lets them be able to communicate these lists: Update your iPhone or iPad

Update macOS on Mac

You can also get more help with reading lists, and syncing, here: If your iCloud or Safari bookmarks aren’t syncing - Apple Support

However, as you're able to sync some, but not all, we'd recommend trying to update your devices, and let us know if this remains after.

Regards.

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