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Recover deleted messages

how do i recover deleted messages?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 18, 2021 12:29 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 12:41 AM

Unless they were backed up to iCloud or to a backup on a computer, you cannot in most cases.


If you do have an iCloud or computer backup:


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


The sole exception is sometimes cellular carriers may be able to restore your SMS messages, but that is something you would need to ask them.

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Apr 18, 2021 12:41 AM in response to lakendra288

Unless they were backed up to iCloud or to a backup on a computer, you cannot in most cases.


If you do have an iCloud or computer backup:


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


The sole exception is sometimes cellular carriers may be able to restore your SMS messages, but that is something you would need to ask them.

Recover deleted messages

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