Can I back up text messages on the iPhone

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C and G-T__ Author

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Can I back up text messages on the iPhone

Is it possible to back up text messages to my Mac-mini from my iPhone before restoring it?

Apple Mac-Mini, Mac OS X (10.5.8), iPhone 3G

Posted on Oct 3, 2009 11:31 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 7, 2010 2:28 PM in response to C and G-T__

Yes. iTunes creates a backup of your iPhone when you sync, which you can then use to restore from if you need to return to a previously backed up state. This article explains what information is backed up: iPhone and iPod touch: About backups, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

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C and G-T__ Author

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Dec 7, 2010 2:28 PM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

Thank you, but then where on the computer does it store them?
I read the link, it states that the back up is located on a Mac in Library/mobil backup. But I found no such mobil backup in my Library. 😟

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Answer 3

Dec 7, 2010 2:28 PM in response to C and G-T__

It is stored in your user account Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup folder. It's not stored in a form you can use for anything except to restore your phone.

There is a third party utility that can extract information from the backup file if you need it. http://www.iphonebackupextractor.com/

However, if you restore from the backup, your text messages will be restored to your phone.

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