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how to retrieve deleted messages

how to retrieve deleted messages

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 13, 2022 1:10 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2022 1:12 PM

Once deleted, messages are erased permanently.


If you have a device backup that includes the messages, and you do not use messages in iCloud, you can factory reset and erase your device. Then, use your backup to restore the device. You'll lose anything new since the backup was made but you might recover your messages.

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Aug 13, 2022 1:12 PM in response to threasa67

Once deleted, messages are erased permanently.


If you have a device backup that includes the messages, and you do not use messages in iCloud, you can factory reset and erase your device. Then, use your backup to restore the device. You'll lose anything new since the backup was made but you might recover your messages.

how to retrieve deleted messages

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