How do I save messages on mac while deleting from iPhone?

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CS_User Author

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How do I save messages on mac while deleting from iPhone?

Handoff is setup.

Versions: iPhone 6S 10.0.1; Macbook Pro 10.11.6

1. I know how to close conversations on Mac, which I understand archives the messages, but where do they go?

2. How do I Recover Archived messages from Closed Conversations on Mac?

3. If I delete messages and/or conversations on iPhone to save storage space, are they still automatically saved on Mac, or will I end up deleting them in both places at the same time?

4. If I allow messages to Expire on iPhone, are they still automatically saved on the Mac?

Thanks.

Laura

iPhone 6s, iOS 10, null

Posted on Sep 24, 2016 8:34 AM

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Answer 1

Stuart423

Level 6

9,264 points

Sep 24, 2016 8:40 AM in response to CS_User

When you send and receive messages on your Mac, you're actually sending and receiving them on your iPhone. The Mac is just an extension of the phone.

All of the messages are saved on the phone. Archived messages are encrypted, and they are not recoverable.

If you delete messages on the iPhone, they will also be deleted on the Mac. Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Sep 24, 2016 8:48 AM in response to Stuart423

Stuart423 wrote:

If you delete messages on the iPhone, they will also be deleted on the Mac. Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

I have not found that to be true. When I delete messages from my iPhone they remain on both of my Macs and my iPad.

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