Extract iMessages from iTunes backup

[louismilch]

I reset my phone and didnt save a number from a text. Is there anyway i can extract the messages from the backup file? Im using a Macbook Retina 13.

 

[stephaniegavin]

You would need to use a tool that can examine the backup on your computer. I would try the decipher text message program. There is a free trial (which I've used before) and it lets you poke around and see what iMessages are in your backup. From there you can export them.

 

[ltb7]

I reset my phone and didnt save a number from a text. Is there anyway i can extract the messages from the backup file? Im using a Macbook Retina 13.

do you have any older back ups saved, think that would be easier if so, i have a program called phone view that saves texts + more from all my phones in case...not sure if that would help you now but check it out

 

[blhoward2]

iExplorer works well for this.