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If I backup my texts in ICloud can I delete all the texts on an iPad and not lose them in the cloud or my iPhone?

Posted on Aug 10, 2019 10:25 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2019 10:44 AM

If you are syncing Messages using iCloud, they won't be included in an iCloud backup. They also will be deleted from all devices/computers if you delete them from your iPad.


If you aren't syncing Messages using iCloud, you can make a backup to save the texts. You can then delete them from the iPad without deleting them from the phone.


Back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

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Aug 10, 2019 10:44 AM in response to fph2

If you are syncing Messages using iCloud, they won't be included in an iCloud backup. They also will be deleted from all devices/computers if you delete them from your iPad.


If you aren't syncing Messages using iCloud, you can make a backup to save the texts. You can then delete them from the iPad without deleting them from the phone.


Back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

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