'iCloud paused' in the Messages app on a new iPhone
Got a new phone and now when on the messages app it says “iCloud paused” how can I solve this?
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iPhone 8, iOS 16
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“'iCloud paused' in the Messages app on a new iPhone: Got a new phone and now when on the messages app it says ‘iCloud paused’ how can I solve this?”
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Did you Ever Set Up iCloud Messages? If so, enable Messages in iCloud on another device associated to this same Apple Account. See if they then show up. Overview: Keep all your Messages in iCloud - Apple Support
On an iPhone:
- Open: Settings
- Tap: Your Name (top item)
- Tap: iCloud
- Tap: Messages
- Toggle On: Messages
On a Mac:
- Open: Messages
- Go to: Messages menu (top of screen)
- Select: Preferences...
- Select: @ iMessage (middle tab)
- Uncheck: Enable Messages in iCloud