User level: Level 1 (4 points)iPad iMessages says 46 messages backed up in iCloud, but does not show an option to let me see them. to deleted unwanted ones
My iPad is synched to my iPhone, both of which had the latest ios updated today. The iPhone gives the same info.
Here's a screenshot from my settings: -
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User level: Level 10 (205,348 points)Oct 27, 2026 9:40 AM in response to Lewis3376
Lewis3376 wrote:
iPad iMessages says 46 messages backed up in iCloud, but does not show an option to let me see them. to deleted unwanted ones
My iPad is synched to my iPhone, both of which had the latest ios updated today. The iPhone gives the same info.
Here's a screenshot from my settings: -
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/ae8ba21c-13c5-4e93-a59e-936033d8c177
No it isn't backed up to the cloud, you have this enabled Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support . Message are viewed directly on your ipad not the cloud.
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Oct 27, 2026 10:25 AM in response to razmee209
Hi,
Thanks for the useful reply.
I have deleted old messages from my iPad/ iPhone, but cannot work out how to get rid of the 46 that it indicates are dat in iCloud.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256383901