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User profile for user: shauntae18
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how to find messages

how to see my messages on phone

iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 8, 2023 2:41 PM

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User profile for user: sberman
sberman
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Posted on Apr 8, 2023 2:50 PM

Well, that all depends ...


"Messages" may mean SMS/MMS messages or iMessages. The two are handled very differently.

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support


iMessages would just appear on your Mac if you set up the Mac's Messages app appropriately.


SMS/MMS would have to be treated like this:

Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support


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sberman
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Apr 8, 2023 2:50 PM in response to shauntae18

Well, that all depends ...


"Messages" may mean SMS/MMS messages or iMessages. The two are handled very differently.

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support


iMessages would just appear on your Mac if you set up the Mac's Messages app appropriately.


SMS/MMS would have to be treated like this:

Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your Mac or iPad - Apple Support


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