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Q: How to store older (1  yr) texts on iCloud only (delete them from iPhone to free up storage)?

"Storage Almost Full" in order to free up space on my device,

is there a way to extract all photos from text messages and save them in iCloud as photos rather than texts?

Can I delete text messages from my device autimatically after 1 month so that they are stored only in iCloud and accessible I ever need them?

Thanks

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 23, 2016 4:52 AM

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Q: How to store older (1  yr) texts on iCloud only (delete them from iPhone to free up storage)?

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  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Apr 23, 2016 5:03 AM in response to sparklehoof
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    Apr 23, 2016 5:03 AM in response to sparklehoof

    Text messages are stored in the backup, but if you backup, delete the text messages, and backup again, the text messages are gone. There is no way to archive text messages for retrieval down the road. You could copy and paste them into an app that will let you transfer them to your computer, or you can take screenshots and save them in the photos app, but using text messages as way of storing important communications, makes no sense at all, IMHO. If your communications are that important, use an IMAP email account where you can create folders for saving important messages and communications.

     

    You can save photos from text messages by tapping and holding down on the photos until you get the Save option. The photos will be saved to the photos app. Then can import the photos to your computer if they are important to you.

    Import photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer - Apple Support