Here's what you need
Oct 18, 2019 If it's not already set up, you're asked to sign in when you first open the Messages app. Sign in with same Apple ID that you use with Messages on your iPhone and other devices. It's usually the same Apple ID that you use for iCloud, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the account you created when you first set up your Mac.
- Make sure that your PC or Microsoft Surface is updated to the latest version of Windows 10.*
- Have your Apple ID and password ready. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one.
* On Windows 7 and Windows 8, you can download iCloud for Windows on Apple's website.
Make the most of iCloud for Windows
When you download and set up iCloud on your Windows PC, your photos, videos, mail, files, and bookmarks are accessible on all of your devices.
If you need help, you can find solutions to common issues or learn more about iCloud for Windows.
Want to access iCloud's latest features? See the system requirements for iCloud. You can also learn about the security content of this update. If you use a Managed Apple ID, iCloud for Windows isn't supported.
Hello Charles Smith,
Download Messages From Icloud Backup
Welcome to Apple Support Communities! I understand you want to know how to download messages from iCloud and you need an explanation of Messages storage. I'm happy to help you with this. If you turn off Messages in iCloud on an iPhone or iPad, your message history will be included in a separate iCloud backup. You could then restore that backup on your iOS device to retrieve those messages. You can read more on this here: Keep all your messages in iCloud
In regards to your Message size, the 3.9GB Messages size includes the conversations, attachments and application size. The 2.9GB would only be the actual messages within the app.
How To Download Messages From Icloud To Mac
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How To Download Messages From Icloud To Mac
Mar 5, 2019 11:24 AM