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lanpham901 Author

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Can i retrievee old text messages?

Can I retrieve old text messages?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 7, 2023 4:12 PM

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Bob Timmons

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Posted on Feb 7, 2023 4:32 PM

If you have iOS 16 installed on your phone.....AND.....the messages were deleted after you installed iOS 16.....and the messages were deleted less than 30 days ago, you can retrieve the messages from the Recently Deleted Folder in Messages > Edit.

Otherwise.....the messages are gone.

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