Is there a way to see iMessage history?

How to view your iMessage history. You can view your iMessage history by tapping Messages and then scrolling through your conversations. If your device is set to never delete conversations, all messages will be stored on your device and you can look through them.
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How do I recover iMessage history?

Go to the Apps & Data screen and tap Restore from iCloud Backup > Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID > Choose backup > Select the iCloud backup that contains the data you want to restore to iPhone.
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Can you get iMessage records?

No, the only "log" is the iMessages themselves. As I said if you are doing regular backups you can retrieve deleted ones. If you use iMessage, those messages appeared in blue text bubbles are always encrypted. So you can not see any log from iMessage.
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Can you see iMessage history on iCloud?

Any messages currently stored in iCloud are now accessible on your device, and any new messages you receive on your device will be stored in iCloud. To see messages stored in iCloud, open the Messages app.
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Can you look up deleted iMessages?

You can retrieve deleted text messages on your iPhone by restoring it with an iCloud backup. If you save backups to your computer, you can use iTunes or Finder to recover your iPhone's texts. If all else fails, reach out to your cellular carrier — they may restore deleted messages for you.
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Where is iMessage history stored?

How to view your iMessage history. You can view your iMessage history by tapping Messages and then scrolling through your conversations. If your device is set to never delete conversations, all messages will be stored on your device and you can look through them.
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Are deleted Imessages gone forever?

When a text message is deleted on the iPhone, it doesn't disappear permanently. First, a copy of it is sent to the network provider. Next, the copy in your phone isn't permanently deleted, but rather marked as "deleted" by the iPhone's internal database.
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How do you view old messages on iPhone?

How to Find Old Messages with Scrolling
  1. Open the Messages app and enter the text conversation that you want to view the old messages.
  2. Touch the location of time (top-left corner of the screen) or network (top-right corner of the screen).
  3. Then you can quickly view the old messages from the beginning of the conversation.
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Can you spy on iMessages?

Can you spy on iMessages? Yes, you can spy on iMessages. There are various monitoring programs, particularly iPhone spy apps, that allow you to know what information is sent and received via iMessages.
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Can you look up iMessages online?

Go to Preferences > Accounts. Step 3. Sign in with your Apple ID to activate iMessage. Then you can view iMessages online with your Mac now.
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How do I recover deleted iMessages without my iPhone backup?

Recover iMessages from iPhone 13/12/11/Xs/Xr/X without Backup
  1. Step 1.Choose "Recover from iOS Device" ...
  2. Step 2.Connect Your iDevice to Computer. ...
  3. Step 3.Choose Deleted File Type. ...
  4. Step 4.Preview and Recover The Deleted iMessages.
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Can you log into someone else's iMessage without them knowing?

Viewing Someone Else's iMessages with Their Apple ID. If you're close enough to the person you want to monitor, you might know their Apple credentials. If so, you can log into someone's iMessage without them knowing and secretly read their messages.
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Can my spouse see my iMessages?

Yes, possibly. Many certainly try. Remember, iMessage lets you receive text messages from any email address that is registered with your Apple ID. Your spouse's iPhone could very well be one of those devices.
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How can I see my daughters iMessages?

Use iCloud Sync

You can use the iCloud sync feature in iOS to receive text messages from your child's iPhone. This means that you'll have to know your child's Apple ID and password. You would also have access to the device to allow messages to be synced to iCloud.
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Why can't I see old iMessages?

If your problem is a little different in that your iDevice isn't searching through any of your texts, then it's quite possible that the Message App is toggled off in Siri & Search. To check, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Messages > and make sure Show Siri Suggestions in App and Show in Search are toggled ON.
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Do deleted iMessages stay in iCloud?

Delete texts and attachments in Messages. When you use Messages in iCloud, all of your text messages and the attachments you send and receive use your iCloud storage. You can make more space available when you delete texts and attachments—like photos, videos, and files—that you don't need anymore.
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Where do deleted iPhone messages go?

There is no trash or recently deleted folder with the iOS messaging app. If you have a backup that would have had the deleted texts in it, you can restore the entire device from that backup. Otherwise, deleted texts are gone.
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How do you uncover hidden messages on iPhone?

Part 2: How to Unhide Messages on iPhone
  1. Go to Settings and click Notifications.
  2. Swipe down the screen and find Messages > Tap on Messages.
  3. Allow Notifications. ...
  4. Here you can choose to unhide alerts from the Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Banners, or select all to show text conversations.
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How can you see someones iMessages on iCloud?

At the top of the Settings menu, tap your name to get to your Apple ID menu.
  1. Tap on your name and Apple ID. Melanie Weir/Business Insider.
  2. Select "iCloud" in the Apple ID menu. ...
  3. Switch the "Messages" button to the on position. ...
  4. Click the checkbox next to "Enable Messages in iCloud" and choose if you want to "Sync Now."
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Can you track iMessages on phone bill?

Question: Q: Can I messages be seen on phone bills

Answer: A: No, iMessages don't show on your bill. They are sent as data.
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How can I see deleted texts on my husband's iPhone?

There is no way to access deleted texts on iPhone if they haven't been backed up somewhere. Luckily, iCloud normally does this automatically.
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Can someone see my iMessages from another device?

They can only view this information if they are logged into your account on their iDevice. For example, an iPhone, iPad and MacBook all on the same account will receive all messages sent or received from the other machines (barring a lack of network connectivity). My suggestion to you is to change your password.
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How long does Apple keep iMessages?

More of a revelation was the fact that Apple stores the information for 30 days. Choosing how to send messages is tricky and has caused Apple problems in the past, especially when a user switches from iPhone to Android.
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How can I read iMessages from another phone?

For iPhone users, there is a shortcut to read someone else's iMessages, by signing in the same Apple ID on your device. Apple's unique file sharing system will make it possible to receive text messages meant for others.
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Which devices can see my iMessages?

Any device you've logged into using your Apple ID will receive iMessages addressed to you.
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