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How to restore old text messages on iPhone

how to restore old text messages on iphone


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Posted on Sep 24, 2019 7:25 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2019 7:42 AM

If you are using iCloud Syncing for Messages, once you delete a message, it's gone for good.


Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support


If you are not using iCloud Syncing and you have a back up that contains the messages, you can restore the phone from your back up. Note that doing so will overwrite everything currently on the phone.


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

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Sep 24, 2019 7:42 AM in response to abekellar

If you are using iCloud Syncing for Messages, once you delete a message, it's gone for good.


Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support


If you are not using iCloud Syncing and you have a back up that contains the messages, you can restore the phone from your back up. Note that doing so will overwrite everything currently on the phone.


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

How to restore old text messages on iPhone

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