Icloud storage

How do you access messages stored in your icloud

Posted on Sep 18, 2022 12:11 PM

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Sep 19, 2022 8:01 AM in response to TLS3268

Why iCloud. See the following from Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support

When you turn on Messages in iCloud, your message history is updated automatically on all of your devices. That way, you always have the same view everywhere you use iMessage. When you delete a message, photo, or conversation on one device, it’s removed from all of your devices. And since all of your attachments are stored in iCloud, you can save space on your device.


The only way I know of to recover deleted messages is the new feature on iPhones with iOS 16. Open the Messages app, tap Edit at top left, tap " Show Recently Deleted.


Also note that erasing your phone won't help. See the following from What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support

2. When you use Messages in iCloud or turn on iCloud Photos, your content is automatically stored in iCloud. That means that they're not included in your iCloud Backup.

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