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Deleting iMessage app and reinstalling losing data

i am having lots of issues with iMessage since 13.2.2 update. I have my setting so save all messages forever and to be backed up on iCloud.


if i delete the app then reinstall it will i be able to retrieve my old messages? Or will that be lost forever?

iPhone XS Max, 13

Posted on Nov 13, 2019 11:20 AM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2019 2:05 PM

Sorry message app can't be deleted.


What are the exact issues you're having with imessage?

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Deleting iMessage app and reinstalling losing data

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