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Complete Solutions to Downloading Messages from iCloud Stuck on iOS 16

• Jerry Cook
• Updated on 2023-01-03 to  iCloud

After updating my iPhone to the latest iOS 16, I am unable to sync the messages to the iPhone. 'Downloading Messages from iCloud' is continuously showing up on the Messages app of iPhone. Logout, login, reset settings, etc. do not work. This issue now also exists on another iPhone on iOS 16 and macOS Catalina 10.15.6. Anyone please help.

According to the user feedback, we can see that downloading messages from iCloud stuck on iPhone/iPad/MacBook is not a new issue only appears in iOS 16, but a common issue in all Apple devices, which also indicates that Apple now is still unable to offer an official solution to it. But luckily, there are still several proved methods that can fix iPhone stuck on downloading messages from iCloud stuck for a time. Continue reading the article and find out the feasible method for you.

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What Does it Mean When it Says Downloading Messages from iCloud

iCloud is an app built in every Apple device. It is mainly designed to back up data, sync data, and locate your iDevices. If you once turned on Messages in Settings > [your name] > iCloud, then you can sync messages on all of your Apple devices. That is to say, as soon as you sent a message on your iPhone, then this message will automatically and simultaneously appear on your iPad or MacBook, which is signed in with the same iCloud ID as your iPhone. Of course, data deletion will also be synced.

However, when it keeps saying downloading messages from iCloud on your devices, it means that the sync process is interrupted. And at this time, what you can do is to backup your messages first, then manually recover them to your devices respectively, which sounds like super troublesome, let alone do it. So now, let's move on and see how to fix it.

Quick Fixes for Downloading Messages from iCloud Stuck on iPhone

In this part, I'll introduce 8 quick solutions for downloading messages from iCloud stuck on iPhone. You can try them in the following order and see whether one of them works for your device.

1. Make sure all your devices are logged in with the same Apple ID

2. Restart the Messages App

If the problem persists, then you can try to force quit the Messages app and restart it. To do this, double-click the home button or swipe up the control center to display all the apps running in the background, including Messages, then delete them all and open the Messages app again to download messages from iCloud.

3. Plug Out of Your Devices

Charging your device while sending messages is probably the cause of the problem. Therefore, to avoid this situation, it is recommended that you unplug your iPhone and then start the process again to see if downloading messages from iCloud is still stuck on the iPhone.

4. Check Network Settings

You can speed up the process of downloading messages from iCloud by checking your internet connection or network settings. Just go to iPhone "Settings"> "General"> "Reset", and then click the "Reset Network Settings" option.

5. Check Apple System Status

Please check Apple System Status is running well, you need to visit the Apple Server page to check whether the related iCloud settings are under maintenance. If not, it is not the iCloud server down that leads to iCloud messages not downloading .

6. Restart Your iPhone

Restat iPhone and download the messages from iCloud again for a try

7. Disable/Enable Messages in iCloud

Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Turn off Messages and turn it on again after a while.

8. Sign Out of iCloud and Sign In Again.

Go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords, scroll downn to the bottom and click on "Sign Out".

If you've already tried these methods but they don't work at all, don't lose heart, we have a better solution in the next part.

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