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How do I get back deleted messages

iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 18, 2021 7:44 PM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 7:50 PM

Per Apple on iPad/iPhone, no: Delete messages on iPhone - Apple Support


You can’t recover a deleted conversation.


Per Apple on Mac, no: Delete messages and conversations in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Note: You can’t recover a deleted conversation.


If you are using iCloud Messages, no. (Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Messages)


If you’re not using iCloud for Messages, and if you have a backup prior to the deletion, and if you are willing to revert your entire iPhone contents to that of your iPhone prior to the deletion by restoring that backup, maybe.

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Apr 18, 2021 7:50 PM in response to S_50_g

Per Apple on iPad/iPhone, no: Delete messages on iPhone - Apple Support


You can’t recover a deleted conversation.


Per Apple on Mac, no: Delete messages and conversations in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Note: You can’t recover a deleted conversation.


If you are using iCloud Messages, no. (Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Messages)


If you’re not using iCloud for Messages, and if you have a backup prior to the deletion, and if you are willing to revert your entire iPhone contents to that of your iPhone prior to the deletion by restoring that backup, maybe.

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