LizziLou

Q: Can i backup text messages to icloud?

I cant determine whether it's possible to backup text messages to icloud?  Does anyone know if this is possible and if so, how to do it? Thanks!

Posted on Jan 28, 2016 3:34 AM

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Q: Can i backup text messages to icloud?

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  • by brenden dv,

    brenden dv brenden dv Jan 29, 2016 9:25 AM in response to LizziLou
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    Jan 29, 2016 9:25 AM in response to LizziLou

    Hi LizziLou,

     

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. While I am a bit unclear on your exact use-case and how you may want to access them, I can say that Messages data is part of what is backed up during a standard iCloud backup, as noted here:

     

    What iCloud backs up

    iCloud automatically backs up the information on your devices—iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch—over Wi-Fi every day when they are turned on, locked, and connected to a power source. When your iOS device information is backed up in iCloud, you can easily set up a new device or restore information on one you already have. 

    Here’s what iCloud backs up:

    • Purchase history for music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books

       

      Your iCloud backup includes information about the content you purchased, but not the purchased content itself. When you restore from an iCloud backup, your purchased content is automatically downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. Some types of content aren’t downloaded automatically in all countries, and previous purchases may be unavailable if they have been refunded or are no longer available in the store. For more information, see the Apple Support article iTunes in the Cloud, iTunes Match, and iTunes Radio availability. Some types of content aren’t available in all countries. For more information, see the Apple Support article What can I buy from the iTunes Store in my country?

    • Photos and videos on your iOS devices

       

      However, if you turn on iCloud Photo Library on your iOS device (iOS 8.1 or later) or Mac (OS X v10.10.3 or later), your photos and videos are already stored in iCloud, so they aren’t included in your iCloud backup. 

    • Device settings

    • App data

    • Home screen and app organization

    • iMessage, text (SMS), and MMS messages

    • Ringtones

    • Visual Voicemail

    • Health data

    • HomeKit configuration

     

    iCloud: iCloud storage and backup overview

     

    Cheers

  • by 73lokesh,

    73lokesh 73lokesh Feb 15, 2016 4:51 PM in response to brenden dv
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    Feb 15, 2016 4:51 PM in response to brenden dv

    Hi brenden dv,

    Can i see those texts by logging onto iCloud ?

    Here is my problem, i deleted whole thread [messages] and deleted the contact too.

    Will i be able to get them back ?