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Can you retrieve iPhone deleted texts?

Can you retrieve deleted texts


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Posted on Jul 9, 2021 1:09 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2021 1:27 PM

IF you have activated iCloud Messages they are gone. If they were in your last backup prior to deleting them you can restore your iPhone from that backup. You will lose any data added after the time/date of that backup. If they weren't backed up they are gone.

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

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Jul 9, 2021 1:27 PM in response to dinah33

IF you have activated iCloud Messages they are gone. If they were in your last backup prior to deleting them you can restore your iPhone from that backup. You will lose any data added after the time/date of that backup. If they weren't backed up they are gone.

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

Can you retrieve iPhone deleted texts?

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