can't open messages on my mac, works fine on phone.

I can see the messages on my mac but can't open them or navigate on messages screen, works fine on phone. It seems frozen on mac although I see knew messages appearing...

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 8, 2021 9:10 AM

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Sonicray

Level 5

4,556 points

Dec 8, 2021 10:02 AM in response to matthewfrompiedmont

Check your settings:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202549

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/messages/icht20001/mac

run a ‘first aid’ pass:

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT210898

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