Apple Maps Favorites Not Syncing to/from my MacBook to my iMac and iPhone

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Apple Maps Favorites Not Syncing to/from my MacBook to my iMac and iPhone

I'm using a Late 2014 iMac running Big Sur, an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 17.4 and q new M3 Pro MacBook Pro. They are all signed in to my Apple ID and Maps is checked as on in "Apps using iCloud."

When I add a Map Favorite on my iPhone it quickly shows up on my iMac. Add a favorite to my iMac Maps app and that favorite quickly appears on my iPhone. But none of the favorites on my iMac or iPhone appear on my MacBook. Also, Favorites marked on my MacBook do not appear on my other devices.

I have restarted the MacBook along with my other devices and I've double checked that all devices have Maps checked in System Settings > Apple ID (my name) > iCloud > Show More Apps. I also unchecked and rechecked Maps but there has been no change. Can anyone help me get my Maps app on my MacBook to sync with the Maps app on my iMac and iPhone?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.4

Posted on Mar 10, 2024 5:24 PM

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Ralph9430 Author

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Mar 14, 2024 9:20 AM in response to Ralph9430

Update: Problem Solved.

Turns out the inability to sync Maps Favorites was caused by an error during Migration from my old iMac to my new MacBook. Instead of copying my User account as is a new user was created. After a couple of frustrating attempts to fix the issue I used the Users and Group pane to edit the user name on my MacBook. I then copied the folders from the incorrect user name and all worked out. As soon as I opened Apple Maps all Favorites were correctly copied from iCloud. I'm a Happy Camper now.

If anyone has this problem be sure to copy the folders in the incorrect user name before making any edits to your user name.

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