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sapper268 Author

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Deleted SMS messages reappear under iMessage.

I have a MacBook, iPad and iPhone - I use iMessage on all three devices and iCloud to permit sharing. Deleted messages on MacBook, reappear, sometimes same day, sometimes next day. Also, in spite of a message saying the message will be deleted on all devices, this is not happening. I then also have to go to iPad and iPhone to delete the same messages -- even when the message does not show on any device - it will reappear on my MacBook, sometimes on iPad.

ALL devices are up to date (I update them regularly)

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Sep 7, 2021 7:38 AM

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Old Toad

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Posted on Sep 7, 2021 9:24 AM

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and check again.

NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

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Deleted SMS messages reappear under iMessage.

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