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How do I retrieve a deleted text message thread?

How do I retrieve a deleted text message thread?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 6, 2020 1:32 PM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2020 1:35 PM

If you had messages in iCloud turned on Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support and those messages were deleted, then they are permanently gone. If that feature wasn't turned on, you can restore from a backup -- Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support.

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How do I retrieve a deleted text message thread?

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