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How can I restore an accidentally deleted imessage conversation with icloud backup and without having to erase all of the content in the device or without having to reset and "Erase All Content and Settings"?

How can I restore an accidentally deleted imessage conversation with icloud backup and without having to erase all of the content in the device or without having to reset and "Erase All Content and Settings"?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 29, 2021 11:09 AM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2021 11:10 AM

Zm7 wrote:

How can I restore an accidentally deleted imessage conversation with icloud backup and without having to erase all of the content in the device or without having to reset and "Erase All Content and Settings"?

You don't- you need to restore your phone then choose icloud backup during the start up process.

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Mar 29, 2021 11:10 AM in response to Zm7

Zm7 wrote:

How can I restore an accidentally deleted imessage conversation with icloud backup and without having to erase all of the content in the device or without having to reset and "Erase All Content and Settings"?

You don't- you need to restore your phone then choose icloud backup during the start up process.

How can I restore an accidentally deleted imessage conversation with icloud backup and without having to erase all of the content in the device or without having to reset and "Erase All Content and Settings"?

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