Do my text messages get deleted if I restore my phone?

Is it possible to save text messages if I back up my iPhone and restore to original?

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jan 4, 2018 1:26 PM

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Jan 4, 2018 2:29 PM in response to marjoriefromfairfax

So one of two situations apply:


  1. It would be just fine to dispose of the text messages. Saving text messages is like saving recording of old voice conversations; they quickly become obsolete. I'll restore the iPhone.
  2. I really need those text messages. So I'll restore and use a backup to recapture them. Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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