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How to back up text messages

How to backup text messages

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 8, 2022 6:43 AM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2022 7:34 AM

If you are syncing Messages with iCloud, you can't back them up. If you aren't syncing Messages with iCloud, do a normal backup.


Backups – Choose Method.  -


Back up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac using Catalina or newer OS.


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Eric Root
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Jun 8, 2022 7:34 AM in response to deedefromlorena

If you are syncing Messages with iCloud, you can't back them up. If you aren't syncing Messages with iCloud, do a normal backup.


Backups – Choose Method.  -


Back up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac using Catalina or newer OS.


ASC YouTube for how to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac


Back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.  *

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