Text messages aren't shared on other apple devices

Hi,

Your explanation helped a lot, but when it asks for the code sent to my Mac, it doesn't show the code on the Mac. So I don't know what the code is, and can't connect it. Hopefully you have a solution.

Thanks!!

This is helpful however I do not see Text Message Forwarding - did that change in the new iOS update? My i messages are not syncing between my iphone and my ipad!

Thank you!

Hi WWoman757,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand that your text messages are not showing across all of your Apple devices in Messages the way you would expect. In this situation, I would suggest reading over the two attached articles below to ensure all of the settings are correct for this Continuity feature.

Get help using Continuity with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite - Apple Support

Connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac using Continuity - Apple Support

SMS

With Continuity, all the SMS and MMS text messages you send and receive on your iPhone also appear on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch. Even if the person you’re communicating with doesn’t have an iPhone. And regardless of what phone they have, you can reply from whichever device is closest to you, including your iPad or Mac. You can also initiate a conversation by clicking a phone number in Safari, Contacts, or Calendar.

To use Continuity for SMS and MMS with your iPhone and your Mac, iPad or iPod touch

• Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch need to use iOS 8.1, and your Mac needs to use OS X Yosemite.
• Sign in to iMessage on your iPhone, your other iOS devices, and your Mac using the same Apple ID.
• On your iPhone:
  1. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You Can Be Reached By, and add a check to both your phone number and email address.
  2. Go to Messages > Text Message Forwarding, and enable the device(s) you would like to forward messages to.
• Your Mac, iPad, or iPod touch will display a code. Enter this code on your iPhone to verify the SMS feature.

Best regards,

Joe

Your explanation was very helpful to me, Joe. I just bought an iPad Mini 4, and it wasn't synching all text messages. Followed your instructions, and now it works perfectly. Thank you.

Thank you Joe. My system was working fine until the last iOS update. I appreciate you.

Sharon

I didn't have to go any further than the first link. Thanks!

Does it show on your device?

Thanks so much for your solution, Joe. I can't believe I've had these devices for so long & hadnt taken the time to figure it out. Your post is straight forward & to the point!

Nevermind, the problem solved out after refreshing the screen.