New ipad not transferring old text messages from other iOS devices

Hi! I just purchased an iPad and was setting it up tonight and even though I set it up as a restore from iCloud backup, none of the text messages from other iOS devices are showing up on my new iPad. I also went into settings and disconnected and reconnected messages and still no old text messages appeared after this. TIA.

iPad Air, iOS 11

Posted on Oct 14, 2023 9:08 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2023 4:09 AM

Ensure that you have enabled iCloud Messages on both your old and new iPad:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > [Apps Using iCloud] Show All > Messages > Sync This iPad - set to ON


You should note that the settings path may be slightly different for your old iPad.

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