Messages are not syncing to all devices

I have an iphone 16 pro max, 2024 imac, and new macbook air. (iphone and imac sync together). i cannot get messages to sync to the macbook air. however, messages can be seen on macbook air. if i delete a message on iphone, it will delete on imac but not on macbook air. i am signed into the same apple icloud account on all devices. both macs running latest version of sequoia. help!

MacBook Air, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 20, 2025 2:30 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2025 9:26 AM

Can't get mine to sync either. Oddly enough, from one conversation, some do sync, while others do not. There seems to be no rhyme or reason.


MacBook Air Sequoia 15.3 & iPhone SE 3rd Gen iOS 18.3.1

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Mar 8, 2025 9:26 AM in response to nate910

Can't get mine to sync either. Oddly enough, from one conversation, some do sync, while others do not. There seems to be no rhyme or reason.


MacBook Air Sequoia 15.3 & iPhone SE 3rd Gen iOS 18.3.1

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Feb 24, 2025 10:31 AM in response to nate910

I've been having the issue for a while between iPhone 16Pro and MacBook Pro (operating systems both updated).


Once I tried a suggested shut off wifi on MacBook and back on after about 30 seconds...it successfully synced. Since that first success it is no longer working. It is VERY annoying.


And before anyone gives a list of the usual make sure you are on same wifi, same iCloud account etc. etc. hold your breath.

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Mar 31, 2025 5:30 PM in response to nate910

I'm having a similar issue. My iPad and iPhone are in sync and get messages virtually instantaneously. My Mac Studio running Sequoia 15.3.2, doesn't get them for several minutes or longer. Also, deleting a message on my Mac, doesn't delete on my iOS devices. Granted I have a lot of messages, but why would that only affect MacOS and not the iOS devices. Rebooting doesn't help.



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Messages are not syncing to all devices

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