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Recover deleted text messages

Is there a way I can recover text messages I deleted several weeks ago?

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on May 26, 2022 9:49 AM

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Posted on May 26, 2022 10:30 AM

Probably not. If you're using iCloud Syncing for Messages, once the messages are deleted, they are gone.


If you're not using iCloud Syncing and you have a backup from that long ago, you can restore your phone from the backup.


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


Note that restoring your phone from the backup will overwrite everything currently on the phone.



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May 26, 2022 10:30 AM in response to SarahMKoller

Probably not. If you're using iCloud Syncing for Messages, once the messages are deleted, they are gone.


If you're not using iCloud Syncing and you have a backup from that long ago, you can restore your phone from the backup.


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


Note that restoring your phone from the backup will overwrite everything currently on the phone.



Recover deleted text messages

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