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How can I retrieve my deleted messages

How can I retrieve my deleted messages

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 20, 2021 9:59 AM

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Posted on Jun 20, 2021 10:13 AM

You cannot.


If you already have iCloud Messages support disabled (Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Messages), and you have a backup from prior to the delete, and you are willing to revert your entire iPhone contents to that backup, then you might be able to recover deleted messages. But otherwise, deleted messages are deleted.

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Jun 20, 2021 10:13 AM in response to Molly346

You cannot.


If you already have iCloud Messages support disabled (Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Messages), and you have a backup from prior to the delete, and you are willing to revert your entire iPhone contents to that backup, then you might be able to recover deleted messages. But otherwise, deleted messages are deleted.

How can I retrieve my deleted messages

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