I want to wipe my iphone and do a OS reinstall, does anyone know if when i backup my phone to itunes are my text messages also getting backed up? is there a way to check? thanks

everytime i have restored my phone from a back up the Txt's were also backed up. BUT dont take only my word. wait for others to jump in

Why backup to iTunes?  Backup to iCloud.

 

iCloud backup includes text messages

Texts are backed up. 

Why backup to iTunes?  Backup to iCloud.

 

iCloud backup includes text messages

 

iCloud is only 5GB unless you pay for more space. 

I know it's only 5GB.... but if you really have that much data, you should be looking at backing up/removing items as well.... My iPhone backup is nearly 5GB but then again it's mostly photos...

Thanks I guess I'll go ahead and wipe it

I know it's only 5GB.... but if you really have that much data, you should be looking at backing up/removing items as well.... My iPhone backup is nearly 5GB but then again it's mostly photos...

 

You can manage which apps get backed up to iCloud and turn off any heavy hitters that aren't vital.  For me the biggest use is Music and Photos.  Camera Roll backup can be turned off (Backup size went from 7.2 to 1.7 Gigs).  I didn't see Music listed.

I know it's only 5GB.... but if you really have that much data, you should be looking at backing up/removing items as well.... My iPhone backup is nearly 5GB but then again it's mostly photos...

 

I have a lot of app data. 5GB is really too little when the smallest iPhone is 5GB.

 

It's really nothing to do a one time backup to iTunes. 

 

Also if you're doing a fresh install it is better to just offload your stuff to your computer (photos and videos) and NOT restore from a backup. The reason is that there can be old settings that drain your battery. Best to start fresh anyways. 

You can manage which apps get backed up to iCloud and turn off any heavy hitters that aren't vital.  For me the biggest use is Music and Photos.  Camera Roll backup can be turned off (Backup size went from 7.2 to 1.7 Gigs).  I didn't see Music listed.

 

To me photos and videos are what I want to back up. I refuse to pay for the iCloud space so I just use dropbox instead.