Imessage Not Showing Up On Mac

Hello Suzette Liptrot.

If you’re trying to send a message from your iPhone to your Mac and the iMessage issue is that your text message does not show up on your Mac, make sure that you’ve enabled SMS text message forwarding and relay for iPhone and Mac. That way, Mac can relay SMS text messages to and from iPhone through Messages. Check iMessage Addresses. Run through the iMessage settings on both devices and check that. Still, it's worth troubleshooting, as one of the solutions below likely solves any iMessage woes. If iMessage on Mac not working is something that is dogging you, give these fixes a shot: Reboot Mac. One of the more common issues with iMessage is a message not sending on Mac or iMessage not delivered on Mac, even when chats are popping up. First things first, make sure you are signed in with the same Apple ID across your iDevices. If you aren’t already, head over to the Settings app on iPhone/iPad and System Preferences on your Mac and then sign in to your Apple ID account right now. Ensure That Two-Factor Authentication is Enabled. Next, click on the Messages tab in the top-menu bar of your Mac and then click on Preferences in the drop-down menu. On the next screen, click on the Accounts tab and make sure that the Email appearing under section “You can be reached for Messages At” has a check mark and it is the same Email Address that is also active for iMessages on your iPhone.

Thanks for bringing your question about the Continuity feature on your iPhone and iPad. I love being able to get my messages on all my devices, so convenient. I am happy to help you get this sorted out today.
In order for Continuity to work, in particular with SMS/MMS and iMessage messages, you'll want to follow the instructions below.

Set up SMS and MMS messaging

Use this feature with any Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that meets the Continuity system requirements. Make sure that your devices are set up as follows:

Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
On iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Make sure that the Apple ID at the top of the screen is the same Apple ID that you're using for iMessage on your other devices. Add a check to your phone number and email address, so that you can be reached by iMessage at both. Do the same on your iPad or iPod touch.
On iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding, then choose which devices to allow to send and receive text messages from this iPhone. A verification code then appears on each device. Enter that code on your iPhone.
On Mac, open Messages, then choose Messages > Preferences. Click Accounts, then select your iMessage account. Make sure that the Apple ID shown here is the same Apple ID that you're using on your other devices. Add a check to your phone number and email address.

For more information, the full article is available here.

Please don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.
Take care.

Jan 1, 2017 12:05 PM

iMessage is Apple’s instant messaging service for devices like iPhone, iPad and even Mac. It allows users to send and receive messages, photos, videos and more between any Apple devices over a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. Besides, iMessage can be synced across iOS and Mac devices when logged into the same Apple ID. However, many Apple users complaint that their iMessages not syncing between Mac and iPhone, especially after iOS 13 update. For example:

Q: iMessage not syncing between iOS & Mac devices since installing iOS 13

“I installed iOS 13 on my iPhone 7 and iPad Pro yesterday and since then I can’t get iMessage to sync between them and my MacBook Pro. I tried turning iMessage on and off on all devices and also checked the settings to be sure that the send and receive options have been selected. The issue still exits. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.”

Having you ever dealing with the same issue? If yes, you’ve come to the right place. iMessage not syncing on Mac is one of the most common issues faced by Apple users. In this article, we will show you 7 ways to fix the problem of iMessage on Mac not syncing with iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XR/XS/XS Max, iPhone X/8/7/6s/6 Plus, and vice versa. All these methods mentioned below will work on any version of iOS and Mac OS, even the newest iOS 13 and macOS catalina.

Tip 1. Check iMessage Settings
Tip 2. Turn Off iMessage then Back On
Tip 3. Confirm Your Phone Number with Apple ID
Tip 4. Try to Send iMessage from Device That is Not Syncing
Tip 5. Restart iPhone and Mac Devices
Tip 6. Reset Network Settings on Both Devices
Tip 7. Alternative Way to Sync iMessages between iPhone and Mac

Tip 1. Check iMessage Settings

If you’re facing the iMessage not syncing problem, the first thing you should do is checking your iMessage settings and ensure that both your iPhone and Mac sharing the same Apple ID. Sometimes, your iMessage settings may be changed after iOS 13/12 upgrade.

On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, click on it and ensure that your phone number and Apple ID are set correctly and checked. If not, you can simply edit it and sign in with the right Apple ID.

On your Mac: Open the Message app and select Messages in the top menu bar, then choose “Preference” and click on the “Accounts” tab. Make sure the phone number and Apple ID are the same as on your iPhone. If not, click on the + icon at the bottom to add the right Apple ID.

Tip 2. Turn Off iMessage then Back On

Another easy way you can try to solve the problem of iMessage not syncing between iPhone and Mac is trying to turn iMessage off and then back on again. A simple rebooting of your iMessage app can do a magic job. Here’s how to do it:

On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.

On your Mac: Open the Message app, click on Messages > Preferences > Accounts and click on the account that you want to turn off, then uncheck the “Enable this account” option under the Apple ID.

After turning off iMessages on both your iPhone and Mac computer. Waif for several minutes and turn the iMessage back on again, then check if the iMessages sync properly across your devices. If not, you can move to the next solution.

Tip 3. Confirm Your Phone Number with Appe ID

If you’ve tried the above two steps but the iMessage is still not syncing properly, you should confirm that the proper phone number is tied to the Apple ID in use. Follow the instructions below to confirm your Apple ID phone number：

Navigate to the Apple official website and login in with your Apple ID and password.
Go to Account and you will see all your personal details. From here, make sure that you have the correct phone number and email address.

For most people, this will solve the iMessage on Mac not syncing with iPhone problem. If not, don’t worry, we sill have a bunch of tricks left that you can surely give a try.

Tip 4. Try to Send iMessage from Device That is Not Syncing

Imessage Notifications Not Showing Up On Mac

If you are still facing the iMessage on Mac not syncing with iPhone problem, your device might be lagging. The easy solution over here is to simply send an iMessage from the device that is not able to sync. Just open the iMessage app and send any kind of text to any person.

This might look simple and easy but works for some Apple users. Sometimes, your device may be falling to receive iMessages on time and sending a message using it will surely make it sync again. This especially applies if you have an outdated version or you are not using the latest iOS version in your iPhone devices.

Tip 5. Restart iPhone and Mac Devices

Just like turning off iMessage and then turning it back on, you can also try restarting both your Mac and iPhone devices. In some cases, simply restarting your devices can help to refresh the iMessage app and get your iMessage syncing correctly again. Follow the steps below:

How to restart iPhone: Press and hold the Top or Side button until the poser off slider appears, then drag the slider to turn your iPhone off. After that, press and hold the Top or Side button again until the Apple logo appears.

Imessages On Macbook Not Working

How to restart Mac: Click on the Apple key and then choose Restart, or you can press Control + Command + Eject keys together.

Tip 6. Reset Network Settings on Both Devices

The biggest culprit here is the network. If your iMessage not syncing between Mac and iPhone, you should check your network settings and Wi-Fi connections to ensure your devices connected to a stable network. Also, you can try resetting the network settings on both devices to fix the problem.

Reset network settings on iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings, then enter your passcode and wait for the process to complete.

Reset network settings on Mac: Unlike iPhone, resetting the network settings in macOS requires a bit more effort. And this will delete certain system configuration files, so you’d better back up your Mac computer before resetting.

Back up your Mac device and close down any apps that use the network on it.
Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the top menu bar and select “Turn Wi-Fi” off.
Locate the Finder and click on it, then press Command + Shift + G keys together to open the Go to Folder window.
Type /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ into the blank and click Go, you will see a list of Configuration files.
Select all the network-related files from that list. Once selected, drag them to another location like your desktop.
Finally, click the Apple menu and select Restart. Your Mac computer will restart and your network settings will have been cleared.

Tip 7. Alternative Way to Sync iMessages between iPhone and Mac

After trying all the above-given tips, if you are still not able to solve the iMessage on Mac not syncing with iPhone error, you can try an alternative way to sync iMessages between Mac and iPhone. Here we recommend Fucosoft iOS Data Backup & Restore – using which you can transfer and export all un-synced iMessages from iPhone to Mac in PDF, Text or HTML format. Plus, you are able to export text messages, contacts, call history, WhatsApp & WeChat chats, photos, videos, notes and much more data from iPhone or iPad.

How to Transfer & Export iMessages from iPhone to Mac:

To transfer and export iMessages from your iPhone to Mac, just free download Fucosoft iOS Data Backup & Restore program on your computer, then follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Launch the program on your Mac and connect your iPhone to the computer using USB cable. Then from the main interface, choose “Export Data from Device & Backup” and click on “Export From Device”.

Step 2: Choose Messages and any other types of data that you’d like to export from the list, then click on the “Scan” button and let the program to begin scanning your iPhone for iMessages and other selected files.

Step 3: When the scanning is finished, you are able to preview all the iMessages and other available data in details. Then choose the conversations and items you wish to export to Mac and click on “Export”.

After that, you should find that your iMessages are now in both your iPhone and Mac. Also, you can try another alternate solution: dr.fone – Transfer (iOS) to easily transfer iMessages and other data from your iPhone to your Mac. Besides exporting data from iPhone to computer, this tool also lets you transfer music, photos, videos, contacts, messages, etc. From one iPhone to another. And it is works perfectly with the latest iOS 13 and iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max, iPhone XS/XS Max/XR.

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