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text messages missing after restore

I have restored my iphone x but my messages are missing


Posted on Oct 26, 2022 8:09 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2022 8:24 AM

Assuming that you restored a backup, and that everything else appears on your phone as expected when you restore a backup, I will also assume that you were using messages with iCloud. You may need to turn the switch on in the settings in order to have the messages download to your phone.

Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support


If you were not using messages with iCloud, this will not recover your text messages.


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Oct 26, 2022 8:24 AM in response to roslyn28

Assuming that you restored a backup, and that everything else appears on your phone as expected when you restore a backup, I will also assume that you were using messages with iCloud. You may need to turn the switch on in the settings in order to have the messages download to your phone.

Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support


If you were not using messages with iCloud, this will not recover your text messages.


text messages missing after restore

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