Messages only partially syncing

Since moving to a new MacBook Pro (M1 2020), messages are not syncing between my Macbook and my iPhone. Some messages appear on both devices but a number of contacts can't be messaged from my Macbook, and messages from them on my iPhone don't appear on my Mac.

I have checked that the Apple ID is the same on both devices.

I have updated to macOS Monterey but that didn't resolve the issue.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 29, 2021 1:43 AM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2021 9:01 AM

Hi SunnygirlQld,


We see you're experiencing an issue with messages syncing between a MacBook and an iPhone. You mentioned upgrading the Mac software. Is the iPhone up-to-date a well: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


Are you using Messages in iCloud? If so, here's a great article to ensure both devices are set up as expected: Use Messages in iCloud.


If you continue to have issues, restart both the iPhone and Mac. If you still have the issue, let us know if the contacts you're having issues with use Apple devices.


If you're not using Messages in iCloud, let us know what feature you are using (ex. Text Message Forwarding).


Take care.

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Oct 30, 2021 9:01 AM in response to SunnygirlQld

Hi SunnygirlQld,


We see you're experiencing an issue with messages syncing between a MacBook and an iPhone. You mentioned upgrading the Mac software. Is the iPhone up-to-date a well: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


Are you using Messages in iCloud? If so, here's a great article to ensure both devices are set up as expected: Use Messages in iCloud.


If you continue to have issues, restart both the iPhone and Mac. If you still have the issue, let us know if the contacts you're having issues with use Apple devices.


If you're not using Messages in iCloud, let us know what feature you are using (ex. Text Message Forwarding).


Take care.

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