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How do I retrieve deleted text messages?

How do I retrieve the text messages accidentally deleted?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on May 1, 2021 7:36 PM

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Posted on May 1, 2021 7:48 PM

That would ONLY apply if the OP doesn't have messages turned on in iCloud.


If you go to Settings > Your Name, Apple ID, iCLoud, iTunes & App Store

Tap iCloud

If Messages are turned on, when you delete the message it's deleted and it's deleted everywhere you have iMessage on.

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How do I retrieve deleted text messages?

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