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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srlewis17

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Q: Are my text messages backed up on my computer once I have backed up the phone through iTunes?

I need to restore my phone because there are niche in the system and I have backed up my phone on my computer through iTunes and iPhoto, but I want to make sure my text messages are backed up as well and I am not sure if they are. Is this possible and how do I make sure this is done?

iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 12, 2013 3:21 PM

I have this question too

Q: Are my text messages backed up on my computer once I have backed up the phone through iTunes?

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by razmee209,

razmee209 Dec 12, 2013 3:23 PM in response to srlewis17
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Dec 12, 2013 3:23 PM in response to srlewis17

Yes, text message is part of the itunes backup.
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by Lawrence Finch,

Lawrence Finch Dec 12, 2013 3:49 PM in response to srlewis17
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Dec 12, 2013 3:49 PM in response to srlewis17

To be absolutely sure get an iPhone backup extractor app for your Mac. There are some expensive ones around, but a number of free ones that are just as good. Google for "iPhone backup extractor", and skip any that cost more than $5.
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