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iMessage Conversations from Old Phones

I've had a few Apple devices since I got my first phone several years ago. I believe I've had the same Apple ID since then. I was wondering if there is any possibility that I can access the iMessage conversations I've had since then. I just need the conversations from one number - it's really important to me. If there's any possibility or someone I can contact, please let me know. Thank you!

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 4:41 PM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2020 4:49 PM

If you have on your old iPhone's Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Messages: ON

you should see them in your new iPhone.

Or if it's OFF and you have a backup, you can then restore from that backup.

Note: Restoring from backup will erase all that's after the backup date.

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Jul 16, 2020 4:49 PM in response to kpb_19

If you have on your old iPhone's Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Messages: ON

you should see them in your new iPhone.

Or if it's OFF and you have a backup, you can then restore from that backup.

Note: Restoring from backup will erase all that's after the backup date.

iMessage Conversations from Old Phones

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