1. AT&T Messages Backup & Sync stores your text and picture messages in the AT&T cloud and syncs them to your supported smartphone. From the home screen, select theÂ
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Messages app.
Note:Â With AT&T Messages Backup & Sync, you can download messages stored in the AT&T cloud to a smartphone that supports Messages Backup & Sync. You can also access your messages and send or receive messages using your mobile number from your tablet or computer at messages.att.net. To learn more, visit AT&T Messages Backup & Sync.2. Select theÂ
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Menu icon, then select
Settings.
![Image 1](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/samsung_galaxyxcoverfieldpro/os10/9006943_01.jpg)
3. Select
AT&TÂ Messages Backup & Sync.
![Image 2](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/samsung_galaxyxcoverfieldpro/os10/9006943_02.jpg)
4. Review the prompt, then select
Turn on.
![Image 3](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/samsung_galaxyxcoverfieldpro/os10/9006943_03.jpg)
5. Select
OK.
![Image 4](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/samsung_galaxyxcoverfieldpro/os10/9006943_04.jpg)
6.
TURN OFF: From the Messages settings screen, select
AT&T Messages Backup & Sync.
![Image 5](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/samsung_galaxyxcoverfieldpro/os10/9006943_05.jpg)
7. Select
STOP BACKUP.
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8. Review the prompt, then select
Stop backup. Select
OKÂ to confirm.Â
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