Meta says it is testing end-to-end encryption on back ups, Messenger
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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) said on Thursday that it is testing secure storage on Messenger, allowing people to back up their encrypted chats, as well as other features.
The technology company said the move would aid people who lost their phone or need to restore their message history on a new device.

Meta (META) explained that like with end-to-end encrypted chats, secure storage means it will not have access to people's messages, unless they report them directly.
Secure storage is being tested this week on Android and iOS, but the feature is not yet available on www.messenger.com, Messenger for desktop and "chats that arenât end-to-end encrypted," the company added.
Meta (META) said that it will continue to give updates as it moves towards a "global rollout of default end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls in 2023."
On Wednesday, Bank of America added Meta Platforms (META) to its US 1 list for best ideas.