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I deleted my text messages. 😯 can i get them back, can I retrieve them ?

I deleted my text messages can I get them back?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 10, 2021 11:30 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2021 11:41 AM

If you were using Messages in iloud, then I'm afraid they are gone for good.

Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support

If not, then you need to restore your iPhone from a backup that has those messages.

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

Be aware that restore is an all or nothing procedure. You cannot restore only messages (for example) and any information on your iPhone between now and when the backup was made will be lost.


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Aug 10, 2021 11:41 AM in response to Superman1953

If you were using Messages in iloud, then I'm afraid they are gone for good.

Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support

If not, then you need to restore your iPhone from a backup that has those messages.

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

Be aware that restore is an all or nothing procedure. You cannot restore only messages (for example) and any information on your iPhone between now and when the backup was made will be lost.


I deleted my text messages. 😯 can i get them back, can I retrieve them ?

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