Messages are storing locally instead of iCloud

my messages are storing locally instead of iCloud even though I have messages enabled in my iCloud settings. currently consuming almost 12 gb on my 16 gb data.

tried turning iCloud on and off. tried restarting my iPad. nothing seems to help reduce the size of my message storage. help.

Posted on Jan 24, 2020 6:31 AM

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Jan 24, 2020 9:26 AM in response to girlchemist

Read here Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support

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