Follow these steps on both your iPhone and iPad to enable Messages on each device. Make sure to update your iPhone and update your iPad if you haven’t done so.
Make sure your iPhone and iPad are signed into the same Apple ID.
If you have Messages turned off, you’ll see Off to the right of the app.
If you have Messages turned off, you’ll see Off to the right of the app.
If you have Messages turned off, you’ll see Off to the right of the app.
If you have Messages turned off, you’ll see Off to the right of the app.
iCloud users are given 5 GB of storage for free. If your messages exceed that amount, you’ll need to change your iCloud storage plan.
On iPad, check your sync status in the bottom-left corner of the Messages app. You should see Downloading Messages from iCloud… as it downloads. It will disappear once finished. If the Messages are from unlabeled numbers, you’ll need to sync your iPhone contacts to iCloud for your iPad to register them. If you have a Mac, you can also use the Messages app on your Mac to send and receive messages.
Unlike when syncing iMessages, you’ll only need to complete these steps on your iPhone—not your iPad.
Turn off “iMessage” by tapping the switch at the top of the screen. Then, toggle the switch back on. Tap Send & Receive. Tap Use Your Apple ID for iMessage. Make sure you are signed in to your iPad with the same Apple ID as your iPhone.
Messages will sync to your iPad when it’s turned on and connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network. [2] X Research source
Open your iPhone’s Settings. Scroll down and tap Messages. If iMessage is not enabled, tap the switch to turn it on. Tap Send & Receive. Make sure your phone number, Apple ID email, and any other connected emails are checked in the You Can Receive iMessages To and Reply From header.
Go to Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → toggle off Messages. Wait a few seconds, then switch it back on.
Turn your device back on by pressing and holding the wake/sleep button until the Apple logo appears.
Go to Settings. Tap your name. Scroll down and tap Sign Out. Enter your login details to sign in again.
