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Restore just text messages from backup

Is it possible to restore only text messages (iMessage) from an iPhone backup? I accidentally deleted 80% of my text messages because I did not realize that when you deleted them from the cloud, it deleted them off the phone entirely. There was no warning either. :-(

iPhone 8

Posted on Oct 23, 2020 11:36 AM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2020 11:41 AM

Sorry, but no. Everything that was backed up will be restored ... and overwrite what it on the phone currently.


Ref: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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Restore just text messages from backup

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