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How can I retrieve my old messages?

How can I retrieve my old messages?

iPhone 13

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 9:13 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 9:30 AM

You can retrieve a deleted message......IF.......


  • You have iOS 16 installed on the phone
  • The message was deleted.....after......you installed iOS 16
  • It has not been more than 30 days since the message was deleted


Recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPadAppleOfficial Apple Support › en-us


Messages that do not meet all 3 of the conditions above are gone.




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Mar 21, 2023 9:30 AM in response to noble1573

You can retrieve a deleted message......IF.......


  • You have iOS 16 installed on the phone
  • The message was deleted.....after......you installed iOS 16
  • It has not been more than 30 days since the message was deleted


Recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPadAppleOfficial Apple Support › en-us


Messages that do not meet all 3 of the conditions above are gone.




How can I retrieve my old messages?

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