Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages

Author Spencer Mcfadden By Spencer Mcfadden, on January 10, 2021, in iPhone Recovery | SOLVED

iCloud Backup could make a copy of the information on our iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. When an iOS device is backed up in iCloud, you can easily set up a new device or restore information on one you already have. So does iCloud backup everything on our iPhone or iPad? Will iCloud backup include our deleted text messages? Read this article to find the answer ( What Does iCloud Backup Include).

Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages

Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages


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Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages?

The short answer is NO. Only existing and selected iOS data and files are included in iCloud backup. For these deleted messages, the physical data may still saved in iCloud backup, while you can neither view your deleted iPhone texts nor extract them from iCloud backup. Before moving forward, give a check on what exactly does iCloud backup include.

iCloud Backup Included iOS Data
App data
Apple Watch backups
Wifi passcode, wallpaper, Touch ID, and other general iPhone iPad settings
HomeKit configuration
Home screen and app organization
iMessage, text (SMS), and MMS messages
Photos and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Purchase history from Apple services, like your music, movies, TV shows, apps, ringtones, and books
Visual Voicemail password (requires the SIM card that was in use during backup)

Are Deleted Text Messages Really Deleted?

No. Before iOS 11, the deleted text messages weren't completely erased from an iPhone, and they'd be available for viewing right inside Spotlight Search. Even on the current version of iOS 12.2, your deleted text messages aren't still lingering out there somewhere. Deleted SMS, MMS, and iMessages can be found (third-party iPhone Data Recovery software required) in your iCloud backup files, iTunes backup files, and even hiding in the Messages app on your Mac computer.


Can I Recover Deleted Text Messages on iPhone?

Yes. Omni Recover is an expert iPhone Message Recovery software that can recover your deleted text messages right from your iPhone or iTunes backup. Follow steps below to learn how to retrieve text messages on an iPhone. Free Download Omni Recover

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    Step 1:

    Open Omni Recover on a computer >  Connect your iPhone to this Mac with a USB cable > Choose Recover from iTunes Backup/iPhone Device and click Next to continue:

    Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages Step 1
    Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages Step 1
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    Step 2:

    Choose an iPhone device or iTunes backup to start > When it finished scanning, you can see a full set of iOS data types that could be undeleted > Choose Messages > Click Next.

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    Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages Step 2
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    Step 3:

    Choose the deleted text messages that you want to review on your iPhone > Click Export to start recover your deleted text messages on iPhone.

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    Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages Step 3
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    Step 4:

    Once it completed, tap Click Here to browse the exported folder on your Mac. Then you can view your deleted text messages on this iPhone.

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    Does iCloud Backup My Deleted Text Messages Step 4

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