How do I retrieve old messages
How do I retrieve old messages that have been deleted, I really need for a court hearing
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14
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How do I retrieve old messages that have been deleted, I really need for a court hearing
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14
The only way to recover deleted messages would be to restore your iPhone with a saved backup. This process is time-consuming, and it would be dependant on you having a backup that has these text messages saved, so if you don't back up your phone regularly (I personally have mine done automatically which you can learn about here) then this process might not work.
You may also find this link helpful in regards to restoring your device from a backup.
Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support
The only way to recover deleted messages would be to restore your iPhone with a saved backup. This process is time-consuming, and it would be dependant on you having a backup that has these text messages saved, so if you don't back up your phone regularly (I personally have mine done automatically which you can learn about here) then this process might not work.
You may also find this link helpful in regards to restoring your device from a backup.
Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support
If you were syncing Messages with iCloud and deleted them, they can't be recovered.
How do I retrieve old messages