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How can I delete messages from iCloud? Storage is full and I have deleted or downloaded apps not being able to upload them again.

How can I delete messages from iCloud. Have downloaded most apps and storage is full. Messages are retaining most info in iCloud

Posted on Aug 16, 2020 9:33 AM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2020 9:36 AM

iCloud is not an Archive. It is a syncing service. If you delete a message in iCloud or on any device you have tied to that Apple ID, the message will delete everywhere. I don't keep messages longer than a year. I rarely have any reason to hold onto text messages anyway.


Where are you out of space? Your iPad or iCloud?

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Aug 16, 2020 9:36 AM in response to janette40

iCloud is not an Archive. It is a syncing service. If you delete a message in iCloud or on any device you have tied to that Apple ID, the message will delete everywhere. I don't keep messages longer than a year. I rarely have any reason to hold onto text messages anyway.


Where are you out of space? Your iPad or iCloud?

How can I delete messages from iCloud? Storage is full and I have deleted or downloaded apps not being able to upload them again.

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