How can I recover deleted messages on my iPhone

So downloaded the new iOS 18, and it apparently deletes text messages even if the setting in messages says keep forever. I didn’t think I had to back up my messages for this never happened before. Anyone else run into? I know my fault for not putting in the iCloud, but never had this issue.

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Posted on Sep 24, 2024 5:17 PM

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Sep 24, 2024 5:21 PM in response to Grl007

No, it didn’t delete any of mine.

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