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How can i retrieve a deleted message?

How can I retrieve a deleted message?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 22, 2022 7:02 AM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2022 8:16 AM

Generally, you cannot.

If you have a device backup that contains the message, and you do not use messages in iCloud, you can erase your device and restore it using your backup. You'll lose anything new since the last backup.

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Apr 22, 2022 8:16 AM in response to cherri68

Generally, you cannot.

If you have a device backup that contains the message, and you do not use messages in iCloud, you can erase your device and restore it using your backup. You'll lose anything new since the last backup.

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