I am trying to imessage from my mac because my phone is broken, where is the message icon on my mac?

i am trying to imessage from my mac because my phone is broken, where is the message icon on my mac?

The easiest way to find it would be to type "messages" in spotlight.  Spotlight is the magnifying glass on you menu bar at the top right of the screen.

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    Welcome to Apple Communities
    You can find iCloud in System Preferences

  • Hi Friends... I'm trying to delete a back-up file on mu TC but I get the message "The operation could not be completed because the item "bands" is in use. I'd like to start the Back from scratch, could help me out with deleting the current file?

    Hi Friends...
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    The answer that you gave was....
    This is the only one
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  • I am trying to load photos from my computer on to my ipad but keep getting the message "the device is no longer connected to the computer. It keeps popping up and I am stuck. This happened after I upgraded to the latest itunes

    I am trying to load photos from my computer on to my ipad but keep getting the message "the device is no longer connected to the computer". It keeps popping up and I am stuck. This happened after I upgraded to the latest itunes software.

    Greetings cdewinkel,
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    Make sure that your device is on
    Also make sure that you can get to the Home screen.
    Get help if you have one of these issues:
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    Your iPod won't turn on.
    You forgot your passcode or your device is disabled.
    Make sure that your Mac supports your device
    See the system requirements for iPhone, iPad, or iPod.Check your USB connections
    Unplug other USB devices from your Mac and try again.
    Try a different USB port.
    Try a different USB cable. 
    Learn more about using USB cables with your Mac.Make sure that your device trusts the computer
    You might get an alert if you haven't connected your iOS device to this computer before. Unlock your device and tap Trust. 
    Learn more about the Trust This Computer alert.Restart your device
    Restart your iOS device or reset your iPod.Restart your Mac
    Turn your Mac off and back on.Update your software
    Check for software updates on your Mac.
    Check for an iTunes update.
    Check your security software
    If you have security software installed, learn how to resolve issues between iTunes and your security software. 
    Get more help
    If you still don't see your device in iTunes, contact Apple Support.
    Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
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  • I tried to instal 10.8.3 to my MBP and it crashed. I then tried to restore from Time machine but when it is about 50% through a message comes up "the files cannot be restored"

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    When the OS X Utilities screen appears, follow the prompts to reinstall the OS. You don't need to erase the boot volume, and you won't need your backup unless something goes wrong. If your Mac was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you’ll need the Apple ID and password you used to upgrade, so make a note of those before you begin.

  • TS3988 I am not able to open the settings icon from my old iPAD. When I try to select the settings icon it looks like it's about to launch and open however; it will not stay open. I am trying to transfer all my data from my old iPAD to my new 4th gen iPAD

    I am not able to open the settings icon from my old iPAD. When I try to select the settings icon it looks like it's about to launch and open however; it will not stay open. I am trying to transfer all my data from my old iPAD to my new 4th gen iPAD.

    Try a soft reset - press the home and power bottons and keep them pressed until the Apple logo comes on.  Then see if you can access Settings.

  • TS4036 My iPhone has just been replaced and I am trying to restore from iCloud but its saying no backups are compatible with the version of IOS 6.0.1. My back iOS are IOS 6.1. Can you update the phone first then restore?

    My iPhone has just been replaced and I am trying to restore from iCloud but its saying no backups are compatible with the version of IOS 6.0.1. My back iOS are IOS 6.1. Can you update the phone first then restore?

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    Yes, update first, Settings > General > Software Update.
    Then navigate to Settings > General > Reset > Erase all contents and settings on the device you want to restore.
    When this completes and the Set-Up Assistant starts, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" and enter your iCloud account and password. You will see the three most recent backups for each of the devices on which you enabled Backup. Choose which backup to restore from.

  • HT201269 Hello in trying to restore from backup to my new phone I'm receiving a 'restore failed' message which I can't get rid off to start again.  Any ideas please?

    Hello in trying to restore from backup to my new phone I'm receiving a 'restore failed' message which I can't get rid off to start again.  Any ideas please?

    Hi there HotFerrari,
    It sounds like you are unable to restore your device from a backup you have in iTunes. I recommend the troubleshooting from the article named:
    iOS: If you can't back up or restore from a backup in iTunes
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Sterling

  • Tried my k3772-z modem to connect macbook air to internet and got the message: you can't use this application with this version of mac os x. Is there a setting that needs to be changed?

    Tried my k3772-z modem to connect macbook air to internet and got the message: you can't use this application with this version of mac os x. Is there a setting that needs to be changed?

    I can't help you with a direct answer.  For third-party devices you should contact the vendor (Vodafone). 
    If you have an iPhone (or an Android phone with hot-spot capability) you can use that to connect to the Internet without paying for a separate cellular service.

  • How to erease a pink stripe above the "finder" icon on my mac's display?

    I recently saw this pink line above the "finder" icon on my mac. I tried relaunching the "finder", but this line or stripe won't go away. It only appears on the finder icon. everytime i zoom in, the pink line zooms in aswell. how can i fix this? nothing works.

    Gregorio136-
    I do not recall a "finder" icon on any of my Mac computers, or on the iPad either.  Where do you see it?  What is its lable?  What version of the operating system are you using?
    Fred

  • HT201364 My imac running OS 10.6.8, and want to install software that needs  OS10.7. The latest upgrade Maverick requires a MAC dated 2007 or later. Where is the date... It is NOT in "About this Mac". Older upgrade better? How to proceed?

    My imac running OS 10.6.8, and want to install Garmin software that needs OS10.7.
    The latest upgrade Maverick requires a MAC dated 2007 or later. Where is the date... It is NOT in "About this Mac".
    I feel an older upgrade than Maverick might be better for my machine?
    Is it possible to upgrade to ie, 10,7? or another recommended upgrade.
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    Upgrading from Snow Leopard to Lion or Mountain Lion
    You can upgrade to Mountain Lion from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mountain Lion can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for $19.99.
    If you sign into the App Store and try to purchase Mountain Lion but the App Store says your computer is not compatible then you may still be able to upgrade to Lion per the following information.
    A. Upgrading to Mountain Lion or Mavericks
    To upgrade to Mountain Lion or Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion or Mavericks (Free) from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
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         OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
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             1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 7,1 or later
             2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) —
                 Model Identifier 5,1 or later
             3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
             4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 2,1 or later
             5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
             6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
             7. Xserve (Early 2009) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
    To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
    Are my applications compatible?
             See App Compatibility Table — RoaringApps.
    B. Upgrading to Lion
    If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
    You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax.  It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
         Lion System Requirements
           1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
               or Xeon processor
           2. 2GB of memory
           3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
           4. 7GB of available space
           5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

  • I'm trying to convert a pdf file to word and I continue to get the message "An error occured while signing in".  I believe I'm properly signed in, I can see my account, etc.  Any suggestions?

    I'm trying to convert a pdf file to word and I continue to get the message "An error occurred while signing in".  I believe I'm properly signed in, I can see my account, etc.  Any suggestions?

    Hi tkam,
    I think I may have just the answer you're looking for. If you're converting from within Adobe Reader, please choose Help > Check for Updates and install any available updates. This error was resolved in the most recent Reader update. (You can also try signing in directly via the ExportPDF website at https://cloud.acrobat.com/exportpdf.)
    Please let us know how it goes.
    Best,
    Sara

  • When I try to delete message threads on my iPhone 5, the message app won't work until I restart my phone. Once it restarts, the message threads that I tried to delete are still there. Any advice?

    When I try to delete message threads on my iPhone 5, the message app won't work until I restart my phone. Once it restarts, the message threads that I tried to delete are still there. Any advice?

    I recently spoke to someone from Apple support, and here's what I gathered:
    "Older" phones (read: anything iPhone 4s or older?) sometimes have trouble keeping up with the processing demands of the newest software. When deleting threads with a lot of media (photos, videos, etc), it can take a lot of processing to successfully delete. What this support tech suggested was picking some of the bigger threads at night before you go to bed, deleting them, and then leaving the phone alone-- and plugged in-- overnight to give it enough time to delete everything. He suggested not even pressing the lock button; just leave it to process (though I imagine the screen will lock on its own anyway).
    Not sure if it works yet since I just spoke to him, but it's the closest thing I've got to a solution!

  • I cannot find the Messages app on my mac. I searched my Finder and the App Store and still nothing. What am I doing wrong?

    I cannot find the Messages app on my mac. I searched my Finder and the App Store and still nothing. What am I doing wrong?

    What version of OS X do you have? Messages requires 10.8. Previously it was iChat (but does not have iMessage capability to send texts to an iOS device).
    Matt

  • My phone will not load past the apple icon when trying to turn on. all it has on the screan is apple icon and a blank status bar. whats wrong? and what can i do?

    my phone will not load past the apple icon when trying to turn on. all it has on the screan is apple icon and a blank status bar. whats wrong? and what can i do?

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