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Restore text messages

How do I restore the text messages I accidentally deleted

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 24, 2021 1:50 PM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2021 1:59 PM

If you were using Messages in iCloud, then I am afraid they are gone for good:

Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support

If not, then you would have to restore your device from a backup that has those messages:

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

Be aware that restore is an all or nothing process. You cannot restore only messages (for example) and any information on your device between now and when the backup was created will be lost.


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Apr 24, 2021 1:59 PM in response to Hammie2021

If you were using Messages in iCloud, then I am afraid they are gone for good:

Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support

If not, then you would have to restore your device from a backup that has those messages:

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

Be aware that restore is an all or nothing process. You cannot restore only messages (for example) and any information on your device between now and when the backup was created will be lost.


Restore text messages

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