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What happens to text messages if contact name is changed?

I have recently changed the name of someone in my contacts and now I can't find the messages sent backwards and forwards between us using their previous name. Where/how can I find them?

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Trisha

iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 25, 2022 3:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2022 4:00 AM

They should be exactly where they were before but with the new name showing. The original bubbles should still be there.

If you changed their number then it will start a new thread.

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