Can I use my iCloud Backup to restore messages onto my iPhone?

Crumbdust Said:

"Can I use my iCloud Backup to restore messages onto my iPhone?"

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Yes.

1. See here: What does iCloud Back Up? - Apple Support
2. As it reads: iMessage, text (SMS), and MMS messages

If you activated iCloud Messages (Settings > your name > iCloud > Messages = On) they will not be in your backup and are gone.