Backups

Theweldingdude01 Said:

"Backups: Is there any other way to back up my contacts and messages besides using iCloud? On an iPhone 12."

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Backing Up Contacts and Messages:

Only have an iPhone? For a record, take some screenshots of your Contacts and these Messages.: Take a Screenshot on your iPhone - Apple Support

you can backup to other devices, e.g. to a Mac or PC, but you need to have one