SMS messages not syncing to Messages on Mac

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SMS messages not syncing to Messages on Mac

Text messages from iPhones sync fine with Messages on my Mac. However, for the last month or two, while I am receiving "non-Apple" texts on my iPhone, those messages are not syncing to Messages on my laptop. Running iOS 11.2.5 and macOS Sierra (10.12.6).

I (think) I've tried everything I can find on these forums and elsewhere online (signing in and out; restarting; checking iCloud accounts, etc.). Not sure what to try next.

MacBook Pro, macOS Sierra (10.12.6)

Posted on Feb 9, 2018 12:57 PM

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FoxFifth

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Feb 9, 2018 2:41 PM in response to bradfromroch

Have you tried/verified the steps described in the SMS/MMS section of Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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FoxFifth

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Feb 11, 2018 1:32 PM in response to bradfromroch

You may already be aware, but just in case: iMessages don't use Continuity. Unlike SMS/MMS messages, they can be received directly on a Mac without "syncing" via Continuity. I'm not sure what the problem with the SMS/MMS messages is if you have checked everything in the previous link, but thought this might help you focus on the fact that iMessages working doesn't indicate anything regarding the other issue.

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Feb 11, 2018 1:24 PM in response to FoxFifth

Yep. Everything seems to be in order. And, as mentioned, the Apple messages are syncing, just not the SMS messages.

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bradfromroch Author

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Feb 11, 2018 1:46 PM in response to FoxFifth

Ah, I did not know that. Thank you. So it is something with Continuity. Just not sure what else to try. And it used to work fine.

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bradfromroch Author

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Feb 12, 2018 12:25 PM in response to bradfromroch

Also, I have a feeling this may be related: the newer contacts from my iPhone are not syncing with Contacts on my MacBook Pro (again, always used to do it seamlessly).

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