HT204686: How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups

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rao4282
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Q: Will doing this erase old text messages?  If so, is there any way to avoid losing them?

I just looked read iOS: How to back up your data and set up as a new device.  I've been having a few bugs, but do not want to lose my old text messages.  Will setting up as a new device and then syncing erase old text messages?  If so, is there any way to avoid losing them?

iPhone 4, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on May 30, 2012 1:11 PM

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rao4282

Q: Will doing this erase old text messages?  If so, is there any way to avoid losing them?

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  • by razmee209,

    razmee209 razmee209 May 30, 2012 2:35 PM in response to rao4282
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    May 30, 2012 2:35 PM in response to rao4282

    You will not lose text message, if you back up your phone correctly and then restore from that backup.  If your going to restore your phone as new and not from backup, then your text will not be there until you decide to restore from that backup.

     

    If you don't want to lose the message, take a look in the app store to see if you can transfer to your computer.