deleted messages not syncing on iphone and macbook air

how to sync deleted messages on iphone and macbook air. turning imessages off and back on did not work. incoming messages do sync, no problem there.


iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 9, 2023 8:54 AM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2023 11:29 AM

Hi paraayuda,


We want to help you with syncing Messages.


Normally, messages are delivered to both devices. This doesn't actually sync them, but they appear to be in sync because they're delivered everywhere.


To actually sync devices, you'll need to enable iCloud Messages for both:

Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices


This should allow you to keep your conversations looking alike on each device.


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

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Jul 10, 2023 11:29 AM in response to paraayuda

Hi paraayuda,


We want to help you with syncing Messages.


Normally, messages are delivered to both devices. This doesn't actually sync them, but they appear to be in sync because they're delivered everywhere.


To actually sync devices, you'll need to enable iCloud Messages for both:

Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices


This should allow you to keep your conversations looking alike on each device.


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

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