I need help retrieve my text messages

My messages say backed up but I can’t retrieve them

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on May 18, 2021 3:33 PM

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sberman

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Posted on May 18, 2021 3:34 PM

Unless you house your messages in iCloud, they are saved on your iPhone backup. Restore that backup to retrieve the messages that were present when the backup was created.

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

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sberman

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May 18, 2021 3:34 PM in response to nataliag1980

Unless you house your messages in iCloud, they are saved on your iPhone backup. Restore that backup to retrieve the messages that were present when the backup was created.

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

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