How can I transfer messages from my MAC computer to my iphone X?

For some reason some messages were deleted from my iphone X even though I have it set to save forever. They are still on my MAC computer messages. Is there a way to transfer the ones that are gone back to my iPhone X?

iPhone X, iOS 11.3.1, MacBook Pro OS High Sierra10.13.3

Posted on May 9, 2018 8:41 AM

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May 9, 2018 8:50 AM in response to rzele

>System Preferences>iCloud Drive>Messages


can simply enable that feature on your Mac, and it will upload all your old messages to iCloud. Enable it on your iPhone, and it will download them all.


What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support


https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/iphone/back-up-transfer-texts-iphone-3525410/


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alternatively:

use the Handoff feature to transfer the conversation in Messages on your Mac to your iPhone.


Connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac using Continuity - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6337

May 9, 2018 9:35 AM in response to rzele

You can only view the messages if you sign with the same Apple ID in iCloud account on Both Macs or even you use a Mac and iOS device , but there is no feature of transferring messages , I tried in my Mac and ios device , also consulted with the apple support , not possible as both machines have different system files .

May 9, 2018 11:10 AM in response to rzele

Are you trying to achieve something like this https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/sync-all-your-messages-with-icloud-ios-11-4-0 182339/


If so, wait for Apple to release the next macOS and iOS updates and with luck we may get the option of “Messages” under iCloud.


Then, if I understand correctly, you first enable “Messages on iCloud” on the device containing the best/complete set of data, and when that has uploaded to the cloud you then enable same on all the other devices you wish to have this similar data. Once done any changes on one device will filter through to all the others.

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