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Recover deleted messages

I just deleted all my messages off of my iPad, not realizing that they would delete from my phone as well. How can I recover my messages on my iPhone?

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 4, 2021 5:56 PM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2021 6:05 PM

Zbaby310 wrote:

I just deleted all my messages off of my iPad, not realizing that they would delete from my phone as well.

That typically does not happen. I believe that only occurs if you house your messages in iCloud.

Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support


If you house your messages in iCloud, they are gone and cannot be recovered.

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Aug 4, 2021 6:05 PM in response to Zbaby310

Zbaby310 wrote:

I just deleted all my messages off of my iPad, not realizing that they would delete from my phone as well.

That typically does not happen. I believe that only occurs if you house your messages in iCloud.

Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support


If you house your messages in iCloud, they are gone and cannot be recovered.

Recover deleted messages

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