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How to download complete Messages from iCloud or iPhone?

Under iCloud storage this is what the message reads "If you want to stop using Messages in iCloud and recover your iCloud storage, you can disable it on all your devices. You then have 30 days to download your messages." Does anyone have the steps on how to download complete message threads?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 18, 2022 9:10 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2022 4:33 AM

Messages are end-to-end encrypted. You cannot view messages in iCloud, just on your device(s).

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May 18, 2022 9:15 PM in response to 4flutterby

4flutterby Said:

"How to download complete Messages from iCloud or iPhone?: Under iCloud storage this is what the message reads 'If you want to stop using Messages in iCloud and recover your iCloud storage, you can disable it on all your devices. You then have 30 days to download your messages.' Does anyone have the steps on how to download complete message threads?"

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About iCloud and Messages:

Once backed up, you'd refer to this...


Troubleshooting Text Messages:


A. Was iCloud Messages Set Up?:

If you have Messages enabled with iCloud, then check and see if they reside in there, using another device associated to iCloudthat has not been associated to the internet yet. That way, nothing will sync.

Go Here: Set up Messages on iPhone - Apple Support


B. Any Backup of your iPhone?:

If you backed up your iPhone, then restore them from that.

How to download complete Messages from iCloud or iPhone?

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