lcw1

Q: Backup iPhone SMS and iMessage

is there a way to backup/export all of my iPhone text messages and iMessages without using a compute?

iPhone 6 Plus

Posted on Nov 29, 2015 5:46 AM

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Q: Backup iPhone SMS and iMessage

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Nov 30, 2015 1:11 PM in response to lcw1
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    Nov 30, 2015 1:11 PM in response to lcw1

    Hi lcw1,

    You can back up your iPhone to iCloud if you don't want to use iTunes on your computer to do it.

     

    How to back up your devices using iCloud or iTunes
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977

     

    Make a backup using iCloud

    1. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
    2. In iOS 8 or later, tap Settings > iCloud > Backup.
      In iOS 7 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup. 
    3. Make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on.

    4. Tap Back Up Now. Stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process completes.
    5. Make sure the backup finished by tapping Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage, and then select your device. The backup you just made should appear in the details with the time and backup size.

    Follow more steps if you need help making a backup in iCloud.

    Back up automatically in iCloud

    After you've turned on iCloud Backup, iCloud can automatically back up your device each day. iCloud makes these daily automatic backups only if:

    Happy Holidays to you and yours!