Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

How to retrieve Deleted messages

How do I retrieve deleted text messages

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 1, 2020 2:24 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Dec 1, 2020 11:23 AM

If you were syncing Messages with iCloud and deleted them, they can't be recovered. If you weren't syncing Messages with iCloud, do you have a backup you can restore from? Restoring from a backup erases all data currently on your device. Any data newer than when the backup was made will be erased. A restore is an all or nothing restore. You can't access a backup and only restore certain files.


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup.    

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 1, 2020 11:23 AM in response to phyllisfromewing

If you were syncing Messages with iCloud and deleted them, they can't be recovered. If you weren't syncing Messages with iCloud, do you have a backup you can restore from? Restoring from a backup erases all data currently on your device. Any data newer than when the backup was made will be erased. A restore is an all or nothing restore. You can't access a backup and only restore certain files.


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup.    

How to retrieve Deleted messages

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.