Jan. 10, 2022, 4:56 p.m. | /u/hotsausce01

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Hi all,

I believe I already know the answer to a hypothetical scenario but I wanted some clarity on deleted texts via an iTunes backup.

From a general perspective, say a user has a modern iPhone and deleted hundreds of text messages then backed up their iPhone using iTunes. Would some or even most of those deleted texts be found in the backup?

I realize time and usage of the iPhone would effect what may get backed up, but let’s …

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