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iPad messages are not syncing with iPhone.

My messages are on my iPhone but not syncing with my Series 8 iPad

Posted on Nov 25, 2020 12:46 PM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2020 12:56 PM

What “messages” might be involved? iMessages? SMS text messages?


I will guess you’re referring to SMS text messages. An iPad has no capability to send or receive these messages. You may forward them to/from your iPhone.

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support

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Nov 25, 2020 12:56 PM in response to Jcohen5205

What “messages” might be involved? iMessages? SMS text messages?


I will guess you’re referring to SMS text messages. An iPad has no capability to send or receive these messages. You may forward them to/from your iPhone.

How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support

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iPad messages are not syncing with iPhone.

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