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If I accidentally deleted texts from my phone can I retrieve from the cloud

If I accidentally deleted text messages from my phone can they be retrieved from the cloud

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Posted on Nov 24, 2018 7:40 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2018 7:43 AM

If you are using Messages in iCloud, then currently there is no way to retrieve a deleted message.


If you are not using Messages in iCloud, and you create iOS back ups regularly to iCloud, then you can erase your device and restore it to an earlier backup that would still have the messages. Be aware that restoring your device puts it into the exact state it was in at the time the backup was done, so any changes since then will be overwritten:


How to erase your iOS device - Apple Support


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


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GB

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Nov 24, 2018 7:43 AM in response to Dobie12

If you are using Messages in iCloud, then currently there is no way to retrieve a deleted message.


If you are not using Messages in iCloud, and you create iOS back ups regularly to iCloud, then you can erase your device and restore it to an earlier backup that would still have the messages. Be aware that restoring your device puts it into the exact state it was in at the time the backup was done, so any changes since then will be overwritten:


How to erase your iOS device - Apple Support


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Best,


GB

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