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Apple products won't sync

I have 7 apple devices. They won't sync. I get emails on one device, not the others. Same with text messages. I've spent days on this.


I just want to use my phone to contact people. A device to read music from (like an iPad), and a watch to tell time with. I can do all of this without owning a Mac device.


I call Apple. Talk to someone with limited English skills (year, not politically correct here, just being honest) and eventually am placed on hold after being told I will speak to someone who knows how to fix it.


I'm a frustrated,


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Posted on Nov 19, 2024 10:05 AM

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Nov 19, 2024 10:22 AM in response to No_to_Apple

What are these devices specifically? Are all of your devices using the same Apple ID? Do you have all of the same accounts added to each one? Have you enabled iCloud Syncing for Messages and Text Message Forwarding?


Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support

Forward text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support


Also:


iCloud User Guide - Apple Support


Nov 19, 2024 10:31 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Thanks for the quick answer. I'm gonna need to find out more about how to set my devices to the same ID and enable iCloud syncing.


Went to the local store. Called Apple. You're the first one to actually give me some specific solutions.


I'll just need to spend some time how to set IDs and enable syncing.


I'm kinda soured on the "apple experience."


Apple products won't sync

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