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Why did my messages not backup to my iPad

Just got an IPad and swapped out from a Microsoft pro for my business to I can take notes and photos of jobs and have them directly upload to my cloud and other devices. I also got service with this device and when I backed it up my IMessages didn’t transfer over? Idk how to get them onto this device any help is appreciated

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Aug 15, 2021 6:35 PM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2021 7:36 PM

Two places to double check:

  1. On your iPhone, open Settings ➔ Apple ID (Your Name at Top) ➔ iCloud ➔ Messages : Ensure that Messages switch is set to ON.
  2. On your iPad, open Settings ➔ Apple ID (Your Name at Top) ➔ iCloud ➔ Messages : Ensure that this switch is also set to ON.

Also ensure that you have successfully set up Messages on your iPad.


Axel F.

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Aug 15, 2021 7:36 PM in response to Hit44

Two places to double check:

  1. On your iPhone, open Settings ➔ Apple ID (Your Name at Top) ➔ iCloud ➔ Messages : Ensure that Messages switch is set to ON.
  2. On your iPad, open Settings ➔ Apple ID (Your Name at Top) ➔ iCloud ➔ Messages : Ensure that this switch is also set to ON.

Also ensure that you have successfully set up Messages on your iPad.


Axel F.

Why did my messages not backup to my iPad

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