Can I delete messages off my iPhone but still keep them on iCloud?

Posted on Feb 8, 2020 5:48 AM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2020 5:50 AM

No.

Deleted on the device removes them from iCloud.

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Feb 8, 2020 5:50 AM in response to amaliotta

No.

Deleted on the device removes them from iCloud.

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