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Hi There,


I am selling my Iphone 11 max pro, I backed it up to Icloud. Would I lose my text messages if I disconnect my Rogers Services?

Posted on Feb 8, 2023 6:26 PM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2023 6:42 PM

Manitowabi-261 Said:

"ICloud - text messages: Hi There, I am selling my Iphone 11 max pro, I backed it up to Icloud. Would I lose my text messages if I disconnect my Rogers Services?"

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Properly Selling an iPhone:

Perform as instructed here, including the iCloud logout. What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade In your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support. If you do not log out of iCloud on it, then the buyer will not be able to use it.

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Feb 8, 2023 6:42 PM in response to Manitowabi-261

Manitowabi-261 Said:

"ICloud - text messages: Hi There, I am selling my Iphone 11 max pro, I backed it up to Icloud. Would I lose my text messages if I disconnect my Rogers Services?"

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Properly Selling an iPhone:

Perform as instructed here, including the iCloud logout. What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade In your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support. If you do not log out of iCloud on it, then the buyer will not be able to use it.

Feb 8, 2023 6:40 PM in response to Manitowabi-261

Manitowabi-261 Said:

"ICloud - text messages: Hi There, I am selling my Iphone 11 max pro, I backed it up to Icloud. Would I lose my text messages if I disconnect my Rogers Services?"

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Transferring Messages:


A. Enable iCloud iMessages:

To avoid loss of text messages, set ip iMessages on your Mac. Let it all sync.

Go Here: Set up Messages on iPhone - Apple Support


B. Take Screenshots of your Messages:

Prior to handing this over, take a few screenshot of your messages. Go here: Take a Screenshot on your iPhone - Apple Support

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