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How do I view recently deleted

How do I view recent deleted messages

Posted on Dec 23, 2022 3:40 AM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2022 8:40 AM

See the following excerpt from an Apple Support article for information on recently deleted messages. From: Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Retrieve a deleted message or conversation

  1. In Messages, tap Edit.
  2. Tap Show Recently Deleted .
  3. Choose the conversations with the messages you want to restore, then tap Recover.
  4. Tap Recover Message or Recover [Number] Messages.

You need iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, or later to recover deleted messages and conversations. You can only recover messages and conversations that you deleted within the last 30 to 40 days.


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Dec 23, 2022 8:40 AM in response to Sammyboytired

See the following excerpt from an Apple Support article for information on recently deleted messages. From: Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Retrieve a deleted message or conversation

  1. In Messages, tap Edit.
  2. Tap Show Recently Deleted .
  3. Choose the conversations with the messages you want to restore, then tap Recover.
  4. Tap Recover Message or Recover [Number] Messages.

You need iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, or later to recover deleted messages and conversations. You can only recover messages and conversations that you deleted within the last 30 to 40 days.


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