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How do I retrieve deleted messages

How do I retrieve deleted messages

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 23, 2021 3:33 PM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2021 3:35 PM

If the messages are contained in a backup, restore the backup in order to recover the messages. When you restore a backup, you overwrite the current contents of the device so bear that in mind.

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


If you sync messages with iCloud and you deleted them, they are gone for good.


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Mar 23, 2021 3:35 PM in response to Rickeyrick53

If the messages are contained in a backup, restore the backup in order to recover the messages. When you restore a backup, you overwrite the current contents of the device so bear that in mind.

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


If you sync messages with iCloud and you deleted them, they are gone for good.


How do I retrieve deleted messages

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