How to Retrieve Text Messages from iCloud on iPhone

Prerequisites for Restoring Messages from iCloud

To successfully restore messages from iCloud, ensure your device meets the following prerequisites:

System requirements & compatibility

Your device needs these minimum requirements to access iCloud messages:

1. iOS 11.4+ for iPhones and iPads

2. macOS High Sierra 10.13.5+ for Macs

3. Two-factor authentication enabled on your Apple ID

4. iCloud Keychain enabled on your device

Setting up iCloud backup

Here's what you need to do to back up your messages to iCloud properly:

• Open “Settings” > “Apple ID” > “iCloud”.

• Toggle “iCloud Backup” to On and tap “Back Up Now”.

• Ensure Messages is enabled in iCloud settings.

Storage Management

Your text messages and attachments take up space in your iCloud storage when you use Messages in iCloud. The free 5GB storage might not be enough, especially if you use multiple devices or keep lots of messages. Here's how to manage your storage: Go to “Settings” > “[Your name]” > “iCloud” > “Manage Storage”.

How to Retrieve Messages from iCloud

Your iCloud offers several reliable ways to get back your valuable conversations. Here's a detailed look at each method to help you pick the best recovery option that fits your needs.

Restore via iCloud backup

The quickest way to get your messages back is through an iCloud backup restoration. You'll need to:

Step 1. Check your backup status in “Settings” > “[Your Name]” > “iCloud” > “Manage Account Storage” > “Backups”

Step 2. Reset your device through “Settings” > “General” > “Reset”

Step 3. Select “"Restore from iCloud Backup"” during device setup

Step 4. Choose the most recent backup that has your messages

Restore messages using iCloud.com

A gentler approach lets you restore messages directly through iCloud.com:

Step 1. Go to “Settings” > “[your name]” > “iCloud”

Step 2. Find Messages in the “APPS USING ICLOUD” section

Step 3. Toggle “Messages” off (if it's on)

Step 4. Select “Disable and Download Messages"” at the prompt

The download might take up to 48 hours. Your current device data stays intact while this method tries to recover messages from iCloud storage.

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KidsGuard Pro: Restore messages in iCloud

When it comes to restoring deleted or old messages from iCloud, KidsGuard Pro offers a reliable solution. It works to back up local data to the iCloud space and then restores all the collected data on the online dashboard. Here’s how you can use KidsGuard Pro to restore messages stored in iCloud.

Step 1. Sign up on the official KidsGuard Pro website and purchase a plan

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Step 2. Go to the “User Center” and click on KidsGuard Pro. When redirected to the online dashboard, choose iCloud. Then you’ll be prompted to enter the two-factor authentication if possible

Step 3. When everything is ready, choose the “Phone Files” > “Messages” from the left column of the dashboard. That’s how to recover messages from iCloud in KidsGuard Pro

Contact Apple Support

Apple Support can help when other methods don't work:

Step 1. Visit Apple's official support website and schedule a support session

Step 2. Get your device information and Apple ID details ready. Follow your support rep's instructions

It's worth mentioning that your message recovery success depends on your iCloud settings and backup status. Messages in iCloud, when enabled at deletion time, removes them from all synced devices. But if you had traditional iCloud backup on, you might still get your messages back through the backup restoration process.

What May Happen When Restoring Messages from iCloud?

The successful recovery of messages from iCloud depends on understanding what might happen during the process. iCloud provides strong backup options, but you should be ready for several scenarios that could occur as you restore your data.