Messages not syncing on new iPhone 16

Hi my messages are not syncing on new iphone16

ive Turned phone off and on again a couple of times, what else can I try please?

Not connected to WiFi yet


Posted on Feb 21, 2026 10:20 AM

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Feb 22, 2026 2:00 AM in response to Jeff Donald

Thanks Jeff

its a new phone and messages were working but then stopped and says they are paused.

is the account number my iCloud address?

I’ve noticed on messages setting that send/Receive is ticked for both email and messages but that start message only has a ticked against one of these but can toggle between messages and emails. Does this sound right and do you have any other ideas please?


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