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How do I find a text message deleted today 8/12/22

Want to locate text message recieved today 8/12/22

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 12, 2022 2:23 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2022 2:35 PM

If you are using iCloud Syncing for messages, once you deleted the message, it's gone for good.


If you're not using iCloud Syncing and you have a backup that contains the message, you can restore your phone from the backup. Note that doing so will overwrite everything currently on the phone.


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

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Aug 12, 2022 2:35 PM in response to Wulamat

If you are using iCloud Syncing for messages, once you deleted the message, it's gone for good.


If you're not using iCloud Syncing and you have a backup that contains the message, you can restore your phone from the backup. Note that doing so will overwrite everything currently on the phone.


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

How do I find a text message deleted today 8/12/22

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