My ex hacked my iPhone n deleted my messages and contacts

How can I retrieve messages and contacts back from my iPhone

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 10:25 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2023 10:38 AM

First, if you have not done so already, change your Passcode and Apple ID Password.

Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support


If using iCloud for your Contacts, the recovery instructions are here:

If you accidentally deleted your calendars, bookmarks, or contacts from iCloud - Apple Support


For your messages, they are stored in a recently deleted folder for 30 days. If they were not also deleted from that folder, you can recover them with these instructions.

Recover deleted messages on iPhone - Apple Support

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Dec 19, 2023 10:38 AM in response to jazzy223

First, if you have not done so already, change your Passcode and Apple ID Password.

Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support


If using iCloud for your Contacts, the recovery instructions are here:

If you accidentally deleted your calendars, bookmarks, or contacts from iCloud - Apple Support


For your messages, they are stored in a recently deleted folder for 30 days. If they were not also deleted from that folder, you can recover them with these instructions.

Recover deleted messages on iPhone - Apple Support

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