iMessages not syncing to iphone?

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iMessages not syncing to iphone?

I recently got a new iPhone after mine was stolen, and I didn't have any iCloud backups so I just synced all my messages and photos from iCloud. For some reason, only green text messages synced a none of my blue messages synced, but they are all still visible on my mac. Also, whenever I text anyone with an iPhone now, the blue messages disappear after a few minutes on my phone (but, again, they are still visible on my mac). Does anyone know what could be the issue? I also just recently ran out of iCloud storage, could that possibly be the issue?

Posted on Apr 26, 2023 6:29 AM

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SravanKrA

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Apr 26, 2023 6:37 AM in response to cremick14

iMessage (Blue) -

iPhone to iPhone: requires internet (Either over WiFi or Cellular Service) as it is sent over internet protocol. Needs Activation on your device.
iPhone to Android: Not available

SMS/MMS (Green) -

iPhone to Android: does not require any internet it is sent over cellular voice protocol. Needs to be enabled by your Carrier for the SIM used by you.
iPhone to iPhone: When iMessage is not activated or the device is not connected to the internet either over cellular or WiFi
You need to have an SMS/MMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS/MMS services.

It will turn from Blue to Green if you have enabled "Send as SMS" and whenever your iPhone is not connected to the internet it is sent as SMS (green) to all iPhone users.

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cremick14 Author

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Apr 26, 2023 7:03 AM in response to SravanKrA

Yes I am aware of the difference between the blue and green messages, I was just wondering why all my blue messages are not syncing from my iCloud, and why they disappear after a few minutes.

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iMessages not syncing to iphone?

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