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Can I retrieve deleted text messages

if I accidentally deleted messages or conversations , can I get them back

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 10:15 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2021 10:20 AM

Hi Cairam,


Assuming you do not house your text messages in iCloud, they are saved on your iPhone backups. Restore your latest backup to retrieve the messages that were present when the backup was created.


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


Otherwise, when you delete a message or conversation, you can't get it back (as mentioned here)

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Mar 30, 2021 10:20 AM in response to Cairam

Hi Cairam,


Assuming you do not house your text messages in iCloud, they are saved on your iPhone backups. Restore your latest backup to retrieve the messages that were present when the backup was created.


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


Otherwise, when you delete a message or conversation, you can't get it back (as mentioned here)

Can I retrieve deleted text messages

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