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iPhone 18 Pro not receiving text messages until iCloud sync

I have been randomly not getting some text messages and when I sync with iCloud they come in, but it keeps happening. Now using iPhone 18pro

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 4:26 PM

1 reply

Level 10 (97,882 points)

Sep 30, 2026 12:33 AM in response to BlueBagelStein

Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗

First, try the following steps:

Disable any VPN connections and restart your iPhone or tell Siri: "Restart".
Learn how to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Learn what to do if your iPhone won’t update.

Sign in issue:

Learn what to do → If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage.

Connection issue:

Learn what to do → If you can't send or receive messages.

Need more help?

Additional help:

United States: 1-800-APLCARE.
Contact Apple Support.
Get Support.

Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256367526