The Messages in iCloud feature syncs your messages across all your Apple devices. When turned on, your entire message history stays up to date across all of your Apple devices signed into your Apple ID. If you delete a message, attachment or conversation on one of your devices, it will delete from all of your devices.
What happens if I turn off iCloud Messages?
If you turn off Messages in iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, your message history will be included in iCloud Backup. If you set up an Apple Watch for a family member, Messages in iCloud is the only way to back up messages.
Should I keep text messages in iCloud?
Every iMessage and SMS, as well as every MMS, GIF, video, picture, and other types of media files you might send and receive, are all right there in the cloud as you have available iCloud storage to fill. Those items also remain on your iPhone, so long as you have enough internal storage to keep them.
Can I see Messages on iCloud?
You can now view your synced iCloud text messages in your Mac computer’s Messages app or the Messages app on another synced device.
What happens if I turn off iCloud Messages?
If you turn off Messages in iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, your message history will be included in iCloud Backup. If you set up an Apple Watch for a family member, Messages in iCloud is the only way to back up messages.
Should I keep text messages in iCloud?
Every iMessage and SMS, as well as every MMS, GIF, video, picture, and other types of media files you might send and receive, are all right there in the cloud as you have available iCloud storage to fill. Those items also remain on your iPhone, so long as you have enough internal storage to keep them.
Can someone see my iMessages from another device?
So when you switch to a new device or have shared your Apple ID with someone, can someone see your iMessages from another device? Unless someone is still logged into your Apple ID on their device, they can’t read your iMessages or text messages.
How do I stop my messages from going to iCloud?
In your Settings go to Messages> Send & Receive and you should be able to set your preferences from there.
Does deleting text messages free up iCloud storage?
While deleting individual texts won’t save much space, you can remove entire conversations and the media associated with them, which can help significantly. Here’s how to clear your iCloud storage and free up more space.
How long does iCloud keep text messages?
iMessages are stored up to 30 days in iCloud storage. SMS text messages are only stored in iCloud when the “SMS Forwarding” option is enabled on your iOS device. For those not stored in iCloud, you would need to contact your cellular provider to understand their text messaging retention policy.
Why does my iCloud show up when I text?
However, the texts appear as iMessages that came from the email address of the person instead of the phone number. The message may display the person’s Apple account. The Apple account shows up because of the email address registered on the iMessage or on the iCloud account.
How do I remove my messages from iCloud without deleting them off my phone?
How do I remove my messages from iCloud without deleting them off my phone? Choose Messages > Preferences, click Accounts, then select iMessage in the Accounts list. Deselect “Enable Messages in iCloud.” Choose one of the following: Disable All: Turns off Messages in iCloud for all your devices.
Can I view deleted text messages on iPhone?
In the Messages app, navigate to the main Messages screen where filters like Known Senders and Unknown Senders can be found. Tap Recently Deleted. Tap the messages that you want to recover so that a blue check mark appears next to each one. (Note that each message show the days remaining before automatic deletion.)
How do I remove my messages from iCloud without deleting them off my phone?
How do I remove my messages from iCloud without deleting them off my phone? Choose Messages > Preferences, click Accounts, then select iMessage in the Accounts list. Deselect “Enable Messages in iCloud.” Choose one of the following: Disable All: Turns off Messages in iCloud for all your devices.
Why does my iPhone keep uploading messages to iCloud?
The majority of users encounter the “uploading to iCloud paused” error while uploading their text threads to the iCloud via iMessages. This usually happens when they have logged into multiple devices using the same iMessage account. If that’s the case, go ahead and log out of iMessage on the other devices.
What happens if I disable and delete iCloud?
Turning on “disable and delete” will give you 30 days to download your photos from iCloud before they’re permanently deleted.
Will disabling iCloud photos delete my photos?
If you turn off the iCloud Photo Library, it will remove photos from your iPhone that weren’t taken on that device. If you want to turn off iCloud Photo Library but keep your Camera Roll as it is, here’s how to ensure current iCloud images aren’t removed during the process.
What happens if I turn off iCloud Messages?
If you turn off Messages in iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, your message history will be included in iCloud Backup. If you set up an Apple Watch for a family member, Messages in iCloud is the only way to back up messages.
Should I keep text messages in iCloud?
Every iMessage and SMS, as well as every MMS, GIF, video, picture, and other types of media files you might send and receive, are all right there in the cloud as you have available iCloud storage to fill. Those items also remain on your iPhone, so long as you have enough internal storage to keep them.
Can I see Messages on iCloud?
You can now view your synced iCloud text messages in your Mac computer’s Messages app or the Messages app on another synced device.
Can my husband see my texts on iCloud?
Sharing an iCloud account with your spouse gives him or her unfettered access to almost any information on your iPhone, including your location, photographs, contacts, and text messages.
How can I tell if someone logged into my iCloud?
From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can see all of the devices that you’re currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.
