GVennarucci

Q: iMessage not showing contact names

I just recently downloaded and installed OS X Mavericks on my 2011 iMac and trying to get up and running with the new iMessage app. But there are two major bugs I can figure out how to fix if anyone can help me fix these problems or comment if your having the same issues that would be a big help.

 

1: When receiving a message from someone in my contacts list/address book, their names do not apper next to the message, but rather only their phone numbers. I have went thought the view options and selected show contacts name and also tried adding a name to the existing number with no results. Does anyone know how to fix this bug?

 

2: The lag time between SMS/iphone messages and the time it takes to show up in iMessage on my mac is rather long. There is about a 3 minute delay before the text message conversation shows up from my phone to computer. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

 

Thanks

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Nov 5, 2013 4:25 PM

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  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Jul 3, 2016 12:17 PM in response to mackharder
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    Jul 3, 2016 12:17 PM in response to mackharder

    Humm,

     

    First reply on the 7th Nov 2013 has a bit that reads:-

     

    B) Check the Contacts app and see if it is Syncing properly with any iOS device (i.e that all items have the Name as well as an iPhone number in the Address Card.)

     

    Not that the Original Poster is likely to be interested 2 1/2 years later.

     

     

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    8:17 pm      Sunday; July 3, 2016

     

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  • by PinkEverywhere,

    PinkEverywhere PinkEverywhere Aug 15, 2016 5:46 AM in response to wheelet1
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    Aug 15, 2016 5:46 AM in response to wheelet1

    Finally, something that worked!  Thank you for this!

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Aug 15, 2016 7:47 AM in response to jerzyshore
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    Aug 15, 2016 7:47 AM in response to jerzyshore

    You might want to consider starting a new discussion. Since this one is a couple of years old, less people are likely to look at it. A new post would be much more visible. You can link to this one.

  • by Primo P,

    Primo P Primo P Aug 31, 2016 7:08 PM in response to GVennarucci
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    Aug 31, 2016 7:08 PM in response to GVennarucci

    I think it has to do with Mac OS not recognizing the prefix (country code) for the numbers. This only happens when your region settings is not the same as your current country.

     

    For example: I get numbers from the Philippines with prefix "+63" while my region settings is set for the United States. Mac OS does NOT recognize those prefix numbers - so for iMessage on Mac, it thinks the number is not in your contact list.

     

    Solution:

    Configure your local language settings to the right region so that Mac OS will use the correct country prefix for your iMessage application

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