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accessing my back up messages on a computer

i am trying to access my messages on a desk top computer, i have checked and it showes my messages are backed up to my icloud. how do i access them on the desk top? it is not showing the imessage or sms icon.

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 8, 2022 9:39 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2022 11:46 AM

mekayla145 wrote:

i am trying to access my messages on a desk top computer, i have checked and it showes my messages are backed up to my icloud. how do i access them on the desk top? it is not showing the imessage or sms icon.

Just to clarify, if you've been doing this What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support if so can't view it on the desktop.


IF you've been doing this Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support then read more about it.

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Jan 8, 2022 11:46 AM in response to mekayla145

mekayla145 wrote:

i am trying to access my messages on a desk top computer, i have checked and it showes my messages are backed up to my icloud. how do i access them on the desk top? it is not showing the imessage or sms icon.

Just to clarify, if you've been doing this What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support if so can't view it on the desktop.


IF you've been doing this Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support then read more about it.

accessing my back up messages on a computer

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