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How do I retrieve a text message accidentally deleted?

How do I retrieve a text message I accidentally deleted?

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 8:56 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 8:58 AM

If you are using iCloud Syncing for Messages, once you delete a message, it's gone.


If you're not using iCloud Syncing and you have a back up that contains the messages, you can restore the phone from your back up.


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Note that restoring the phone from a back up will overwrite everything currently on it.

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Aug 19, 2020 8:58 AM in response to letha161

If you are using iCloud Syncing for Messages, once you delete a message, it's gone.


If you're not using iCloud Syncing and you have a back up that contains the messages, you can restore the phone from your back up.


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Note that restoring the phone from a back up will overwrite everything currently on it.

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