Apple provides an iCloudbackup for Messages that saves all your messages, photos, and attachments. You can restore a backup of your Messages on a new device, or even on a device that’s already running Messages.
To create a Messages backup on iCloud:
1. Make sure you’re using a Wi-Fi network.
2. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, open the Settings app.
3. Tap iCloud.
4. Tap Backup.
5. Turn on Messages.
To restore a Messages backup on iCloud:
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