Deleted messages
I deleted some old messages but now need them back. I haven't backed up my phone but still need them. Is there a way to get them back?
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15
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I deleted some old messages but now need them back. I haven't backed up my phone but still need them. Is there a way to get them back?
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15
If you use messages in iCloud, deleted messages are irrecoverable.
If you do not, you can erase your device and restore it using a backup that contains the message, albeit at the expense of anything new since the backup was made.
If you use messages in iCloud, deleted messages are irrecoverable.
If you do not, you can erase your device and restore it using a backup that contains the message, albeit at the expense of anything new since the backup was made.
Since you say you did not back up your phone then they are gone.
Deleted messages