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      • Thread Messages doesn't store chats with bonjour anymore

        Messages doesn't store chats with bonjour anymore

        After the last El Capitan update, the Messages app stopped to work in our local network. At the moment you can see accounts when starting the app (The computers are visible in the shared section in Finder, too) like ...view more
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        • Thread iMessage freezes

          iMessage freezes

          My iMessage constantly freezes. ¿How do I fix this?view more
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          • Thread How can I get iMessage to automatically accept incoming files transfers?

            How can I get iMessage to automatically accept incoming files transfers?

            Ever since the change from iChat to iMessage, the auto accept. applescript no longer works as it used to for automatically downloading files transfers received in chats. I'm currently on El Capitan 10.11.3 on my mid 2...view more
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            • Thread Why can I not receive texts from cell phones to my macbook pro that I used to be able to ?

              Why can I not receive texts from cell phones to my macbook pro that I used to be able to ?

              I am currently using my MacBook pro, Yosemite 10.10, and I cannot receive any reply texts from certain non iPhone users. When I send a text it tells me: There was a problem sending - please try again later. Though the...view more
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              Why can I not receive texts from cell phones to my macbook pro that I used to be able to ?

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              • Thread Messages on MacBook Pro not syncing with iPhone

                Messages on MacBook Pro not syncing with iPhone

                Hi, I'm using an iPhone 5 running IOS 8.3 and a MacBook Pro running 10.10.3.  In the past I have been using messages on my MacBook and my iPhone.  If I sent a text via my phone, it showed up in messages on...view more
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                Messages on MacBook Pro not syncing with iPhone

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                • Thread I changed my apple ID password and now all of my imessages on my macbook imessages app are deleted

                  I changed my apple ID password and now all of my imessages on my macbook imessages app are deleted

                  I used to be able to see messages from circa 2014 on my Macbook Pro! Now that I changed my password, though, all of my imessages from before Oct. 2015 have been erased (I don't have a time machine back up) Can anyone...view more
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                  I changed my apple ID password and now all of my imessages on my macbook imessages app are deleted

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                  • Thread My Mother in Law sounds like Darth Vader (in iChat) from her MacBook Air to my iPhone, iPad and iMac  - the trouble must come from her end as it the same on all our devices - any ideas what the issue may be and how to fix it?

                    My Mother in Law sounds like Darth Vader (in iChat) from her MacBook Air to my iPhone, iPad and iMac  - the trouble must come from her end as it the same on all our devices - any ideas what the issue may be and how to fix it?

                    My wife and I have an iMac, an iPhone 5S and 5C and an ipad Whenever we receive or make iChat calls to my wife's mother (she has a MacBook Air), whichever device we use, she sounds like her voice has been slowed down...view more
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                    My Mother in Law sounds like Darth Vader (in iChat) from her MacBook Air to my iPhone, iPad and iMac  - the trouble must come from her end as it the same on all our devices - any ideas what the issue may be and how to fix it?

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                    • Thread What is the best iMessage account to attach to another machine?

                      What is the best iMessage account to attach to another machine?

                      What is the best iMessage account to use so that I can attach to someone else machine in order to help them?  I have Google, Aim, Bonjour and me.com and they are enabled.  I am getting the camera in the "Bud...view more
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                      What is the best iMessage account to attach to another machine?

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                      • Thread Android number to Mac iMessage

                        Android number to Mac iMessage

                        Hello, I currently use an Android phone and a MacBook Pro at home. I am the only person on my team at work with an Android, so my co-workers use iMessage for their group chats. I get the messages without a problem (ju...view more
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                        Android number to Mac iMessage

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                        • Thread Imessage group names

                          Imessage group names

                          I have many group messages named on my Iphone but the names do not transfer to the imessages on my mac. Also, when I write a message in a group that is named on my iphone on my mac, it goes to a new, un-named group. D...view more
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                          • Thread iMessage available in Nigeria?

                            iMessage available in Nigeria?

                            I Can't find Nigeria whol searching through the listed regions does that mean I can't use iMessage in Nigeria?view more
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                            iMessage available in Nigeria?

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                            • Thread Forward iMessage by email using Mac?

                              Forward iMessage by email using Mac?

                              Is there any way that I can automatically forward an iMessage message received on a Mac to an email address?   I am guessing that because iMessage notifications are displayed in the notification centre, it must ...view more
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                              • Thread How can I add imessage application to my macbook pro?

                                How can I add imessage application to my macbook pro?

                                How can I add the imessage application to my macbook pro? is there a way to download an app so I can set up my phone on my computer?view more
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                                • Thread How do I make my email stop showing in iMessage?

                                  How do I make my email stop showing in iMessage?

                                  How do I make my email stop showing in iMessage? Every time i send an iMessage some my MacBook Air it show my email all of a sudden, when it wasn't doing that before. I have no idea how to fix it.view more
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                                  • Thread Can't sign in to FaceTime or iMessage on all Apple products

                                    Can't sign in to FaceTime or iMessage on all Apple products

                                    I am not able to sign into facet or iMessage on my iPad and iPod touch. I have tried almost fix I could find on the internet and nothing has worked. what can I do to fix this problem?view more
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                                    Can't sign in to FaceTime or iMessage on all Apple products

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                                    • Thread Computer and Phone wont Connect

                                      Computer and Phone wont Connect

                                      Im trying to sign onto my iMessage on my computer, but it only is linking to my email address and not my phone number when it use to all. What is happening?view more
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                                      • Thread Messages opens, downloads new messages – but can't be used (spinning ball keeps... spinning) on MacBook 2015

                                        Messages opens, downloads new messages – but can't be used (spinning ball keeps... spinning) on MacBook 2015

                                        Hi! I'm going crazy. The Messages app can be opened, and it even downloads the latest messages – but I can't use it. The loading ball just keeps spinning. And spinning. And spinning.   My specs:   O...view more
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                                        Messages opens, downloads new messages – but can't be used (spinning ball keeps... spinning) on MacBook 2015

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                                        • Thread why does my messages app on my mac show i have unopened messages but i deleted all my messages and doesn't show on my messages on iPhone

                                          why does my messages app on my mac show i have unopened messages but i deleted all my messages and doesn't show on my messages on iPhone

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                                          why does my messages app on my mac show i have unopened messages but i deleted all my messages and doesn't show on my messages on iPhone

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                                          • Thread My iMac Cannot Use iMessage Unless To An iPhone...

                                            My iMac Cannot Use iMessage Unless To An iPhone...

                                            This is really strange.   For ages, I was sending text messages using iMessage to my cousin who does not have any Mac devices including her phone.   It seems like perhaps since upgrading to El Capitan, I c...view more
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                                            • User Tip Messages: The Mountain Lion version (of iChat)

                                              Messages: The Mountain Lion version (of iChat)

                                              Hi All,   This document has been edited to reflect the arrival of OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and Messages 8.     At OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) iChat becomes Messages  at version 7.0  ( a continuat...view more
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                                              Messages: The Mountain Lion version (of iChat)

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