Why are my preformed sms backups only showing current text?

[AC Question]

I have tried various backup and restore apps will all of them producing the same results. Backups are being stored in Drive. They are only showing current or archived text. All other deleted text do not show. I am using Google Messenger and i have auto backup checked. Do i have some type of time frame set on app settings? Can't seem to find anything like that

 

[Laura Knotek]

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