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Text thread recovery

How do you get your text thread back after it was accidentally deleted?

Posted on Aug 20, 2021 7:28 PM

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Go to:


Settings > Your Name, iCloud, etc

Tap iCloud

Are Messages turned on (green)?

If they are and you deleted a text message, it's gone and it can't be retrieved


If Messages are not turned, your only hope is if you have a backup made from before you deleted the message. You can then restore from that backup. But be advised that any messages sent or received after the date the backup was made will be gone.

Posted on Aug 20, 2021 7:33 PM

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Aug 20, 2021 7:33 PM in response to Keiara_

Go to:


Settings > Your Name, iCloud, etc

Tap iCloud

Are Messages turned on (green)?

If they are and you deleted a text message, it's gone and it can't be retrieved


If Messages are not turned, your only hope is if you have a backup made from before you deleted the message. You can then restore from that backup. But be advised that any messages sent or received after the date the backup was made will be gone.

Text thread recovery

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