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How can I access data backed up into my iCloud?

How can I access data backed up into my iCloud?

Posted on Feb 17, 2021 4:59 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2021 7:16 PM

You can't actually access the data in an iCloud backup. You can only restore your device from it. Restore is an all or nothing process. You cannot selectively restore only messages (for example) and any information in your device between now and when the backup was created will be lost when you restore. For more info, see:

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



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Feb 17, 2021 7:16 PM in response to REGJr288

You can't actually access the data in an iCloud backup. You can only restore your device from it. Restore is an all or nothing process. You cannot selectively restore only messages (for example) and any information in your device between now and when the backup was created will be lost when you restore. For more info, see:

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



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