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How do I get text messages recovered that I accidentally deleted

How do I recover text messages that I accidentally deleted

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on May 19, 2022 12:55 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2022 12:58 PM

Generally, you cannot.


If you have a device backup that contains the messages, and you do not use messages in iCloud, you can factory reset your device and restore it using your backup. You'll lose anything new since the backup was made but you may get your text message(s) back.

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May 19, 2022 12:58 PM in response to Coatesville

Generally, you cannot.


If you have a device backup that contains the messages, and you do not use messages in iCloud, you can factory reset your device and restore it using your backup. You'll lose anything new since the backup was made but you may get your text message(s) back.

How do I get text messages recovered that I accidentally deleted

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