How do I retrieve deleted messages from chat

Hi Fae1989,

It seems like you need help with recovering deleted messages through iMessage. In iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, or later, you can recover conversations and messages you deleted in the Messages app. I think I can help.

1. In Messages, tap Edit on the conversations page. If you previously turned Message Filtering on, the Edit button doesn't appear. Instead, tap Filters on the conversations page.
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.

For visuals on how to do this, or more information, check out this article: Recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Best,

Gabe

Fae1989 Said:

"How do I retrieve deleted messages from chat: Chat retrieval from deleted messages"

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Troubleshooting Deleted Text Messages:

What to Consider:

A. Restore from Today's Backup:

Restore your iPhone from a backup of it that contains these messages, and you could recover them.

B. Check Messages App:

If messages was enabled on your iPhone along with your Apple computer, then check and see if the Messages app is enabled on your Mac to see if it exists in it. You'd start up your Mac, not connecting to the Internet, and open the Massages app. Then proceed from there with retrieving it. Important: Be certain you do not connect to the Internet while booting up, as syncing would delete it. So, power off your router to avoid the connection.

Elsewise, if they're gone, they're gone. That's just the way it is :(

Hi Fae1989, sorry for the confusion. For future reference, note that this is a forum where Apple customers help each other with their (Apple) products.

For issues regarding Google Chat, you can get support at this website: https://support.google.com/chat/?hl=en#topic=7649316

Best,

Gabe

If you’re referring to iMessage chats through the Messages app on your iPhone, try the steps I posted earlier.

For issues with Google Chat, we are unable to help here.

Best,

Gabe