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Can I retrieve a deleted text message thread?

Can I retrieve a deleted text message thread?

Posted on Nov 11, 2022 9:46 AM

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User profile for user: Bob Timmons
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Posted on Nov 11, 2022 9:52 AM

Yes, with some conditions, and assuming that you have installed iOS 16 on the phone......before.....you deleted the message.


See the section and footnotes about "retrieve a deleted message or conversation" in the Apple Support document linked below:


Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPadOfficial Apple Support › en-us


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User profile for user: Bob Timmons
Bob Timmons
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Nov 11, 2022 9:52 AM in response to Tiger72pu

Yes, with some conditions, and assuming that you have installed iOS 16 on the phone......before.....you deleted the message.


See the section and footnotes about "retrieve a deleted message or conversation" in the Apple Support document linked below:


Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPadOfficial Apple Support › en-us


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Can I retrieve a deleted text message thread?

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