I have updated my iOS devices to 11.4 and enabled messages in iCloud and they sync perfectly. I updated my MacBook air to 10.13.5 and enabled messages in the message app and clicked the “sync now” button. Still after 48 hours my messages are not syncing to my iOS devices. I have tried signing out and signing back in on iCloud but still nothing. Any idea on what else to check?
Two-Factor Authentication is set up on your Apple ID. If you are seeing a requirement to take some action on your iPad to complete the process, then you need to do that. iCloud Messages will only work when 2FA is turned on.
Best,
GB
Two-Factor Authentication is set up on your Apple ID. If you are seeing a requirement to take some action on your iPad to complete the process, then you need to do that. iCloud Messages will only work when 2FA is turned on.
Best,
GB
charris515 wrote:
This seems to have fixed the syncing of problem. I believe it came down to the two factor authentication not being activated on my iPad. Thank you
2FA is connected to your Apple ID, not a particular device. But, it does seem that the process gets stuck for some people and signing out of iCloud on the device and back it unsticks it.
OK, best of luck! 🙂
Cheers,
GB
Do you have enough iCloud Storage to sync? Are you using Two-Factor Authentication?
Best,
GB
I do have enough storage. I am only using two factor authentication on my iPhone not my iPad. But they are sinking OK? I wondered about this but haven’t set that up on my iPad.
So I turned on 2FA on my iPad. Rebooted all devices. Signed out and back in on iCloud and started the process again. I will give it overnight to sync and see what happens. Thank you
This seems to have fixed the syncing of problem. I believe it came down to the two factor authentication not being activated on my iPad. Thank you
You are most welcome! Glad you are all set now 🙂
Best,
GB
Mac Air - iCloud messages not syncing
