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Can I restore an iMessage conversation I accidentally deleted?

Accidentally swipe-deleted my top conversation and all photos, attachments, etc. I back up messages to iCloud- how can I restore?

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 30, 2020 4:06 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2020 6:53 PM

If you’re using messages in iCloud then deletions are permanent -> Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support


If you don’t use messages in iCloud, then restore your most recent iCloud backup to get recently deleted messages back. But note that will replace everything on your device with the backup contents.

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Oct 30, 2020 6:53 PM in response to Pica DeGallo

If you’re using messages in iCloud then deletions are permanent -> Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support


If you don’t use messages in iCloud, then restore your most recent iCloud backup to get recently deleted messages back. But note that will replace everything on your device with the backup contents.

Can I restore an iMessage conversation I accidentally deleted?

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