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How do I retrieve deleted text messages

How do I retrieve deleted text messages?

iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on May 1, 2021 6:08 PM

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Posted on May 1, 2021 6:21 PM

Go to Settings > Your Name, Apple ID, iCloud, iTunes & App Store

Tap iCloud

Are Messages turned on?


If yes, you can't restore deleted messages.


If no, if you have a backup made from before you deleted the messages, you can restore the phone from that backup. But be advised the phone will be restored to the date the backup was made, meaning text messages sent or received after the backup was made will be gone.

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May 1, 2021 6:21 PM in response to Curran1974

Go to Settings > Your Name, Apple ID, iCloud, iTunes & App Store

Tap iCloud

Are Messages turned on?


If yes, you can't restore deleted messages.


If no, if you have a backup made from before you deleted the messages, you can restore the phone from that backup. But be advised the phone will be restored to the date the backup was made, meaning text messages sent or received after the backup was made will be gone.

How do I retrieve deleted text messages

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