how do i restore deleted text messages

Hey jmxjmx,

Thanks for the question. If I understand correctly, you want to recover some deleted messages. If you have a backup of the iPhone in iTunes you can restore the backup.

Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes - Apple Support

Restore using iTunes

Use these steps if you have a new iOS device, or you need to to restore after a factory reset:

1. Connect your device to the computer that has your backup.
2. Install the latest version of iTunes.
3. Choose File > Devices > Restore from Back up.

Create and delete iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch backups in iTunes - Apple Support

What iTunes backs up

Messages (iMessage and carrier SMS or MMS pictures and videos).

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Have a good one,

Mario