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How to find backed up messages on iCloud?

How to find backed up messages on ICloud


IPhone 11 IOS 16


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iPhone 11

Posted on Oct 8, 2023 7:02 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2023 12:41 PM

Hello Neonnyt,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. We'd like to help and answer your question. First, review this resource here: What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support


It states the following:

If you haven't turned on Messages in iCloud, your messages are included in iCloud Backup. If you use Messages in iCloud, your messages automatically sync to iCloud so they aren’t included in your daily backup.


So if you are not syncing your iMessages to iCloud, you can create an iCloud backup and your messages will be included in your backup: How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support


If you prefer to sync your messages with iCloud, then follow these steps here: Keep your messages up to date with iCloud - Apple Support



We hope this information is useful. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Take care.





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Oct 9, 2023 12:41 PM in response to Neonnyt

Hello Neonnyt,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. We'd like to help and answer your question. First, review this resource here: What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support


It states the following:

If you haven't turned on Messages in iCloud, your messages are included in iCloud Backup. If you use Messages in iCloud, your messages automatically sync to iCloud so they aren’t included in your daily backup.


So if you are not syncing your iMessages to iCloud, you can create an iCloud backup and your messages will be included in your backup: How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support


If you prefer to sync your messages with iCloud, then follow these steps here: Keep your messages up to date with iCloud - Apple Support



We hope this information is useful. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Take care.





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