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how can i view text messages from a backup?

hi,

how can i view text messages from a back up?

thanks

iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 21, 2021 7:20 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2021 7:36 AM

You cannot view individual components of a backup. In fact the only way to view backups is to restore them to a device and in doing so revert the entire contents of a device back to the time the backup was made.

See this Apple Recommended 2021 post by ASC contributor Chris0107: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252570738?answerId=254843299022#254843299022

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Sep 21, 2021 7:36 AM in response to Sophiejo25

You cannot view individual components of a backup. In fact the only way to view backups is to restore them to a device and in doing so revert the entire contents of a device back to the time the backup was made.

See this Apple Recommended 2021 post by ASC contributor Chris0107: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252570738?answerId=254843299022#254843299022

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