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Brent208

Q: can anyone help me recover deleted messages i deleted and saw through the Spotlight feature?

I need help recovering my deleted text messages and coversations. I want to see the dates and all the info with them. can anyone help??

iPhone 5c, iOS 7.1

Posted on Apr 19, 2014 9:03 AM

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Q: can anyone help me recover deleted messages i deleted and saw through the Spotlight feature?

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  • by sterling r,

    sterling r sterling r Apr 21, 2014 12:39 PM in response to Brent208
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    Apr 21, 2014 12:39 PM in response to Brent208

    Hello Brent208,

     

    It sounds like you want to restore messages that have been deleted. If you have an iCloud backup you may be able to restore from a previous date that has the data you want to restore. Keep in mind that this will restore your entire device to the way it was on that date, and any new photos, videos, or app data that has been saved since then will be erased.

     

    Before proceeding, be sure to back up your data to either iCloud or iTunes first:

     

    iOS: How to back up and restore your content

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

     

    Then use the following article to restore from your iCloud backup.

     

    iCloud: Restore your iOS device from iCloud

    https://support.apple.com/kb/ph12521

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    All the very best,

    Sterling