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How do I retrieve iMessages from iCloud and delete them

How do I retrieve iMessages from iCloud and delete them

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 20, 2021 12:25 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2021 12:47 AM

12Fatboy wrote:

How do I retrieve iMessages from iCloud and delete them

You can't.

Messages stored in iCloud are not accessible there. Only from an iOS/macOS device using the same Apple ID.

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Jan 20, 2021 12:47 AM in response to 12Fatboy

12Fatboy wrote:

How do I retrieve iMessages from iCloud and delete them

You can't.

Messages stored in iCloud are not accessible there. Only from an iOS/macOS device using the same Apple ID.

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