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Restore a deleted text

How do I restore a deleted text?

iPhone SE, iOS 12.1

Posted on Nov 5, 2018 7:57 AM

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If you are using iCloud for Messages, then there is currently no way to recover a deleted text message.


If you are not using iCloud for Messages, or the message was received before you turned that feature on, the message may be contained in a previous iCloud backup.


You would have to erase your device, then restore it to the iCloud backup where you think the message is contained in order to recover it. Remember, however, that restoring your device to an earlier version results in the device being put back into the exact state it was in at that earlier point in time. Any changes since then would be overwritten:


How to erase your iOS device - Apple Support


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Best,


GB

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 9:58 AM

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Nov 7, 2018 9:58 AM in response to pianoman9701

If you are using iCloud for Messages, then there is currently no way to recover a deleted text message.


If you are not using iCloud for Messages, or the message was received before you turned that feature on, the message may be contained in a previous iCloud backup.


You would have to erase your device, then restore it to the iCloud backup where you think the message is contained in order to recover it. Remember, however, that restoring your device to an earlier version results in the device being put back into the exact state it was in at that earlier point in time. Any changes since then would be overwritten:


How to erase your iOS device - Apple Support


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Best,


GB

Restore a deleted text

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