How to fix paused iCloud syncing in Messages on iPad?

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"How to fix paused iCloud syncing in Messages on iPad?: My iCloud syncing is paused in Messages in my iPad. I followed the instructions in a previous post about this issue. The syncing did start but then paused again. Any ideas?:

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Troubleshooting iCloud Messages Syncing:

Refer to these Six Links:

• Set Up Messages on iPad - Apple Support

• About iMessage and SMS/MMS - Apple Support

• Send and Receive Text Messages on iPad - Apple Support

• Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

• If you can't Send or Receive Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

• How to Forward SMS/MMS Text Messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support