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messages not syncing between devices

Deleted a bunch of text message off iphone. They are still showing on iPad mini. How to get them to sync and reduce the icloud usage between the 2 devices


iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 14, 2023 2:13 PM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2023 2:22 PM

Make sure that “Text Message Forwarding” is turned on, on your iPhone.

Then make sure that, on your iPad Mini, you go to:

Settings

iCloud

Tap “Show More” under “Apps using iCloud” OR simply turn on Messages, if already visible.


Sometimes, those options go unused if not done intentionally when setting up the device.

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Feb 14, 2023 2:22 PM in response to 9733hilton

Make sure that “Text Message Forwarding” is turned on, on your iPhone.

Then make sure that, on your iPad Mini, you go to:

Settings

iCloud

Tap “Show More” under “Apps using iCloud” OR simply turn on Messages, if already visible.


Sometimes, those options go unused if not done intentionally when setting up the device.

messages not syncing between devices

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