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What message types get synced between Apple devices?

Is it ONLY iMessages that synch between Apple devices using the same Apple ID, or do SMS messages on one device (e.g. iPhone) also get picked up in iCloud and moved onto the other devices?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 4:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2023 4:58 PM

Both types can be synced. For SMS and MMS messages, you need to turn on the option for the other devices in Settings➜Messages➜Text Message Forward.


See the following link for more information. Link ➡️ Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support


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What message types get synced between Apple devices?

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