When I go to the settings menu on my MacBook Air, there is no list of Apps. I am having problems with iMessage not working and all the 'help' comments tell me to first of all go to the Apps list... which is not there!! Help will be very welcome.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.5
I'll link a couple of Apple's support documents on the subject here for you, starting with the Messages User Guide.
Messages User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
The key takeaways there are:
Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support
Apple says when you set up Messages in iCloud on your devices, your entire messages history is kept up to date across those devices, even when you set up a new device. This includes messages sent or received with SMS, MMS, RCS, or iMessage. You don't need to set up Text Message Forwarding separately, because that feature is built into Messages in iCloud.
If you prefer to use Text Message Forwarding from your iPhone, guidance for setting up your other device is here:
Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support
To set up the iPhone for Text Forwarding, do this:
Go to Settings > Apps > Messages.
Tap Text Message Forwarding. (If you don't see it, turn iMessage off and back on, then tap Send & Receive and sign in again.)
Tap to turn on each device that you want to allow to send and receive messages from this iPhone.
To use Text Forwarding on the Mac do this:
Open the Messages app. Then, from the menu bar, choose Messages > Settings... (or Preferences). Click iMessage and make sure that the Apple Account shown in this window is the same as on your iPhone. If it isn't, click Sign Out, then sign in with the correct Apple Account.
To use Text Forwarding on the iPad, do this:
Go to Settings > Apps > Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on. Tap Send & Receive, then make sure that the Apple Account shown at the bottom of this screen is the same as on your iPhone. If it isn't, tap it to sign out, then sign in with the correct Apple Account.
If you still need more help, visit the Messages Support website.
Yes, unlike the iOS that iPhones and iPads use, macOS Settings does not include an Apps listing.
If you describe the problem you are having with the Messages app, perhaps someone here can provide more specific guidance for you.
Thank you for your reply.
The problem I am having is that I cannot send SMS from my iPad nor my MacBookAir to other iPhone users… but not all iPhone users (sometimes I can use the iPad or my MacBook Air).
I am finding this very frustrating as I get directed by Apple Help to go to the iMessage settings and enable for the messaging - which I have done multiple times… to no avail.
My husband is having the same issue also.
I always used be able to send messages from any device.. I did not change any settings.
Any advice/thoughts welcome please.
Hold ⌘ command while pressing , in the messages app to access the settings.
How are you connecting to the Internent, sounds like you might be us ing Cell Data sometimes.
Thankyou, I will try that.
I cannot find the list of Apps in the Settings section on my MacBook Air device
