How to Fix Apple iMessage Text Sync Problems

iMessage is an amazing tool that lets you sync your text messages to your Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch. Most of the time Apple products work, but sometimes you need to help them. In this video, I'll show you how to properly set up iMessage on your phone and computer.

We will discuss syncing iMessage via iCloud, the difference between SMS/MMS (plain text) and iMessage.

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Highlights of this video
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:00:59] A brief history of iMessage
[00:03:30] Sending iMessages from your computer
[00:04:37] Proper iMessage settings on iPhone
[00:04:46] Confirm iMessage is enabled
[00:04:57] Confirm that all sending and receiving addresses are checked
[00:05:24] Why are my texts sometimes green instead of blue
[00:05:50] Sign in to your Apple ID
[00:06:41] Start new conversations from your primary phone number
[00:06:53] Share your name and photo with other Apple users
[00:07:41] Enable /"Send by SMS/"
[00:08:04] Confirm that MMS messaging and group messaging are active
[00:08:40] Enable iMessage in iCloud
[00:09:43] Appropriate settings on the computer
[00:09:45] Confirm that you are signed in with the same Apple ID
[00:11:21] iMesssage app settings
[00:12:16] iMessage Preferences
[00:12:24] Enable iMessage in iCloud
[00:12:40] Text message forwarding (set this on iPhone)
[00:13:42] Recap

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