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messages on phone AND icloud

If I turn on messages under iCloud it looks like my messages are stored on iCloud and NOT on my device. Is there a way to have my message on both my iPhone and a backup on iCloud? It doesn’t look like messages are part of the backup currently.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 4:14 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2021 4:15 PM

iCloud acts only to sync messages across devices. So, if you have only a iPhone, there isn't really a practical reason to turn on messages in iCloud. Messages cannot be accessed at iCloud.com and iCloud does not serve to backup messages, just keep your devices (Macs, iPad, iPhone) in sync.

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Oct 7, 2021 4:15 PM in response to Wolfie410

iCloud acts only to sync messages across devices. So, if you have only a iPhone, there isn't really a practical reason to turn on messages in iCloud. Messages cannot be accessed at iCloud.com and iCloud does not serve to backup messages, just keep your devices (Macs, iPad, iPhone) in sync.

messages on phone AND icloud

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