'iMessage not syncing between iOS & Mac devices since installing iOS 11.3.'
Q: 'I have installed iOS 11.3 on my iPhone 7 Plus yesterday, and since then I can't get iMessage to sync between them my iPhone and my 2016 MacBook pro. I tried to fix the issue by disabling and enabling iMessages on the two devices. I can't seem to find any solution to this issue, and I want to sync my iPhone iMessages and text messages to my Mac timely. Is there an alternative to help me sync iMessages from iPhone to Mac without iCloud? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.'
iMessage is the high-secure instant messaging software that can be used to send text messages, video, etc.. Unlike carrier SMS/MMS, iMessages is available only through WiFi or cellular data networks. Apple’s iPhone and Mac both have the iMessages application, and users can sync the messages from iPhone to Mac to back up data by using iCloud service.
However, if you are encountering the same problem like demonstrated above, you can't sync iMessages from iPhone to Mac or either update the messages when you want. Then, how to sync iMessages from iPhone to Mac without iCloud?
Apple’s iPhone and Mac both have the iMessages application, and users can sync the messages from iPhone to Mac to back up data by using iCloud service. However, if you are encountering the same problem like demonstrated above, you can't sync iMessages from iPhone to Mac or either update the messages when you want. The Messages in iCloud feature allows Messages to be updated automatically on all devices using the same Apple ID by syncing all iMessages through iCloud. Essentially that means Messages are now syncing through iCloud, so if you delete a message from one device it will remove from others, and vice versa. One is logging in your Apple ID on your Mac (including iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook) computer, the other one is recovering iMessages from iCloud backup at first, and then read these online iCloud iMessages on your Mac or PC computer. View iMessage Online by Logging into iMessage on Mac. First of all, you need to notice that using this. If you use the Messages app on your Apple computer then you probably have connected you r Apple-Id to that computer in order to send and receive iMessages across all your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, computer). When using the Messages app, you can see all your history of messages on that device and maybe (like me) you have wondered where. From there, each device will only keep a cached copy of recent conversations, and download additional messages from iCloud whenever you try to view them. Once the merge/sync is complete, if you delete a message in one location, it will be deleted from all your devices. Note that both iMessages and SMS/MMS are included as part of Messages in iCloud.
How to sync iMessages from iPhone to Mac with EaseUS MobiMover
EaseUS MobiMover Free is the top one iOS data transfer program integrating with Mac to transfer files from iPhone to Mac with a simple click. The compatible data types are including contacts, messages(text messages and iMessages), notes, calendars, voice mails, books, Safari bookmarks & history, photos, videos, music, playlists, ringtones, and audiobooks.
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The system and device requirements of EaseUS MobiMover Free for Mac:
For Mac: MacOS 10.12 (Sierra), 10.13 (High Sierra), Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.9 (Mavericks), 10.11 (El Capitan)
Supported iPhone devices: iPhone 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6s, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X
Now, let’s start to use MobiMover to sync iMessages from iPhone to Mac with ease.The Free Download for PC allows you to install MobiMover Free for Windows to transfer photos from iPhone to Windows 10, Windows 8 and 7.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac and launch EaseUS MobiMover. Tap 'Trust' on your iPhone screen to trust this Mac. Choose 'Phone to Mac' and click 'Next.'
Step 2. Select the category/categories you'd like to export from iPhone to your Mac. Since you want to save iPhone messages to your Mac, tick the 'Messages' category. You can change the default path to other locations. Click 'Transfer'.
Step 3. Wait for the transfer process to finish. The messages will be saved as an HTML file on your Mac. Thus, you can view the details with a browser whenever you want.
Looking for methods on how to access/view iMessages online? This article will tell you 2 simple ways of reading iMessages online.
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Q: Can I check my iMessages online? My cell phone fell inside the toilet and my screen is completely messed up and I was wondering if I can check my iMessages online or someplace on my MacBook Air.
Just like the above user, sometimes your iPhone’s screen can not work for various different reasons. In that case, your iPhone still can receive iMessages but you couldn’t check these iMessages on your phone. That’s why more and more users want to read/view iMessages online. You know that iCloud photos, notes, contacts can be checked through iCloud.com as long as you log into iCloud with your Apple ID. However, it’s a pity that you are not be allowed to view iMessages on iCloud directly.
Fortunately, there are still 2 methods that can help you view iMessages online. One is logging in your Apple ID on your Mac (including iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook) computer, the other one is recovering iMessages from iCloud backup at first, and then read these online iCloud iMessages on your Mac or PC computer.
Method 1. View iMessage Online by Logging into iMessage on Mac
First of all, you need to notice that using this method to access or read iMessages online you must have a Mac computer with you. If you don’t have a Mac, you can go to Method 2 directly. Here is how to view iMessages online on a Mac.
Step 1 Launch Messages app on your Mac.
Step 2 Go to Preferences > Accounts.
Step 3 Sign in with your Apple ID to activate iMessage.
Then you can receive and read iMessages online with your Mac now. As we mentioned before, this method applying for Mac users, if you are working with a PC computer, you can’t do the same. But Method 2 can help you make it.
Method 2. View iMessage Online by Recovering from iCloud Backup
To recover iMessages from iCloud backup, you need a tool called PhoneRescue. PhoneRescue is a professional Android & iOS data recovery and PhoneRescue for iOS is dedicate to help iOS users recover lost or deleted data and extract content from iTunes or iCloud backup. It has outstanding features like:
1. Enables you to access and view 20+ types of iPhone data including iMessages in iCloud Backup without any limitation.
2. Besides extracting data from iCloud backup, you can also use it to recover lost or deleted data from iDevice, from iTunes backup, from iCloud backup easily.
3. Supports selectively recover data and allows you to preview before recovery.
Now, let’s see how to view iMessages online with PhoneRescue for iOS.
Step 1 Download and install PhoneRescue for iOS on your PC or Mac computer > Launch it and select recover from iCloud, then log in iCloud with your Apple ID.
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How to Access and View iMessages Online with PhoneRescue for iOS – Step 1
Step 2 Select iCloud Backup.
How to Access and View iMessages Online with PhoneRescue for iOS – Step 2
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Step 3 PhoneRescue will list all your iCloud backups, select the right one and click “Download” button, then only tick Messages and click on OK to start downloading messages from iCloud.
How to Access and View iMessages Online with PhoneRescue for iOS – Step 3
Step 4 View and check the iMessages and then click on the Recover to Computer > Now you can view and read all iMessages online with your computer.
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How to Access and View iMessages Online with PhoneRescue for iOS – Step 4
The Bottom Line
After reading this guide about how to view iMessages online, believe that you must already know how to make it. As you can see, Method 2 is more useful than Method 1 because it is applying for both Mac and PC users. Now download PhoneRescue for iOS to give it a try >
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