Self-replying since I can't edit or delete this. Sneak was right -- by default iCloud backup is enabled and is backing up all iMessage, SMS, and MMS messages.

Self-replying since I can't edit or delete this. Sneak was right -- by default iCloud backup is enabled and is backing up all iMessage, SMS, and MMS messages. I was just caught up on the difference between iCloud for Messages and iCloud backup of messages. Apple support article that lays out what's backed up by default: https://support.apple.com/en-us/108770 https://support.apple.com/en-us/108770