Icloud: How to Back up Imessages on Iphone or Ipad

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Method 1of 2:

Using iCloud

1. Open your iPhone or iPad's Settings menu. Find and tap theicon on your home screen to open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name at the top of the menu. You'll find your name and Apple ID picture at the top of the Settings menu. Tap on it to open your Apple ID settings.
3. TapiCloudon the Apple ID menu. This option is listed next to aicon.
4. Scroll down and findMessages. This option is listed next to aicon under the "APPS USING ICLOUD" heading.
5. Slide theMessagesswitch to. This will sync all your messages in the Messages app to your iCloud account.
6. TapiCloud Backupat the bottom. You can find this option at the bottom of the first block of apps on the list.
7. Make sure theiCloud Backupswitch is. This option must be enabled to save backups to your iCloud account.
   • If it's not turned on, tap and slide the switch to On position.
8. TapBack Up Nowon the Backup page. This will save a backup of everything on your iPhone or iPad to your iCloud account, including all your messages.
   • You can select which apps you want to include in your regular backups on the previous page.

Method 2of 2:

Using iTunes

1. Plug your iPhone or iPad into your computer. You can use your charging USB cable to plug your phone or tablet into your computer.
2. OpeniTuneson your computer. The iTunes icon looks like a musical note on a white button. You can find it on your Start menu on Windows, or in your Applications folder on Mac.
3. Click the iPhone or iPad icon on the top-left. You'll see a tiny icon below the Play button in the upper-left corner of iTunes when your iPhone or iPad is plugged in. It will open your iPhone or iPad's settings.
4. SelectThis Computerin the Backups section. You can find it under the "Automatically Back Up" heading on the Summary page.
   • When this option is selected, your backups are saved and stored locally on your computer.
   • If you don't see the Backups section, click the Summary tab at the top of the left navigation panel.
5. Click theBack Up Nowbutton. This button is under the "Manually Back Up and Restore" heading in the Backups section. It will save a complete backup of your iPhone or iPad to your computer.
   • Your backup will include everything on your iPhone or iPad, including all the messages in the Messages app. You can restore your backup anytime.