Why are Notes and iMessage not syncing to iMac, and why is the Apple ID icon not updating?

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Why are Notes and iMessage not syncing to iMac, and why is the Apple ID icon not updating?

I have an ongoing, frustrating question about Notes and Messages not sharing to my iMac (Venture 13.7.4). Additionally, upon editing my Apple ID icon: I chose a photo, only to be sent back to the generic Lime green background. I have restarted, logged out of Apple Id, shutdown, restarted, restarted. Enough ! What further do I need to REREGISTER MY APPLE ID ?

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iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.7

Posted on Mar 25, 2025 1:43 PM

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a brody

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Apr 6, 2025 9:25 AM in response to tony.vidmar

Messages menu, Preferences, iMessage @ selected on top of the preferences window.

Be sure both your phone number and email address used for AppleID , and enable iMessages in iCloud are selected. If the section "you can be reached..." doesn't have your email and phone number it may not work right.

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