To refresh iMessage on your Mac, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Messages app on your Mac.
2. Go to the “Messages” menu at the top of the screen and select “Preferences.” Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + , (comma) to open the Preferences window directly.
3. In the Preferences window, click on the “iMessage” tab.
4. Here, you will find a checkbox next to “Enable Messages in iCloud.” Make sure this box is checked. Enabling Messages in iCloud allows your messages to sync across all your devices.
5. Once you have confirmed that the checkbox is selected, click on the “Sync Now” button. This will initiate a manual sync between your Mac and your iCloud account.
6. Your Messages app will start syncing, and any new messages or conversations that were previously missing should now appear.
It’s worth noting that syncing your messages using iCloud can take some time, especially if you have a large message history or if you have multiple devices. So, be patient and allow some time for the sync to complete.
Refreshing iMessage on your Mac by enabling Messages in iCloud and manually syncing ensures that your messages are up to date and consistent across all your devices. This can be particularly useful if you use multiple Apple devices and want to access your messages seamlessly.
Personal experience: I recently encountered an issue where my iMessage conversations were not syncing properly between my iPhone and Mac. I followed the steps mentioned above to enable Messages in iCloud and manually sync my messages. After a few minutes, all my missing conversations appeared on my Mac, and I was able to continue my conversations seamlessly. It was a relief to have all my messages in sync, as I rely heavily on iMessage for communication.