• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Techbout

Technology Simplified.

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Office
Home » iMessage » How to Recover Deleted Messages on iPhone

How to Recover Deleted Messages on iPhone

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you have accidentally deleted a single or multiple Messages on iPhone, you should be able to get them back using different methods as provided below to Recover Deleted Messages on iPhone or iPad.

Recover Deleted Text Messages iPhone

Recover Deleted Messages On iPhone or iPad

It is not uncommon to accidentally delete a single Text Message or delete an entire Message thread on iPhone by mistake. Hence, iPhone provides the option to setup automated backup of your device to iCloud.

If automated iCloud Backups are setup on your device, there is a good chance that the deleted Messages are available on iCloud and can be recovered by Restoring your device from iCloud Backup.

Similarly, if you had downloaded a Backup of iPhone to MacBook or Windows computer prior to deletion of the Messages, you should be able to Recover Deleted Messages by restoring iPhone from the Backup File as available on your computer.

Note: All 3 methods require the current data on iPhone to be erased and replaced with old data. This can result in loss of recent data.

1. Recover Deleted Message Using iCloud Backup

If your iPhone is set to automatically backup up its data to iCloud, you should be able to recover deleted text messages using the backup file as available on iCloud.

Go to Settings > tap on your Apple ID Name > iCloud > iCloud Backup > check the date of Last Successful iCloud Backup.

Last Successful iCloud Backup Date

Note: Go ahead with the next steps, only if you are sure that the Backup was made prior to deletion of the Messages.

After confirming that a Backup is available, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and tap on Erase All Content & Settings.

Erase All Content and Settings Option on iPhone

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Erase iPhone to confirm and follow the online instructions to Erase iPhone.

After all the data is erased, you will see iPhone starting up with “Hello” screen. Slide to right to start the process of setting up your iPhone.

Slide to Set Up Screen on iPhone

Follow next set of onscreen instructions, until you reach “Apps & Data” screen. On this screen, select Restore from iCloud Backup option.

Restore From iCloud Backup Option on iPhone Apps and Data Screen

When prompted, Sign-in to your iCloud Account by entering Apple ID, password and tap on Next. On the next screen, select the iCloud Backup that you want to Restore iPhone from.

Choose From Latest iCloud Backups Screen on iPhone

Once your iPhone is restored using the Backup File, you should find the Deleted Text Messages back on your device.

2. Recover Deleted Messages Using Finder on Mac

If you had previously made a backup of iPhone to Mac, you should be able to bring back deleted Messages to your device by Restoring iPhone from Backup File as available on your MacBook.

Note: You need to Turn off Find my iPhone in order to use this method.

Connect iPhone to Mac > click on the Finder Icon and select your iPhone in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down to ‘Backups’ section and click on Restore Backup button.

Restore iPhone From Backup on Mac

On the pop-up, select the iPhone Backup as available on your Mac and click on the Restore button.

Select Backup to Restore iPhone on Mac

Once the Restore Process is completed, you should find the Deleted Messages back on your device.

3. Recover Deleted Messages Using iTunes on Windows computer

Similarly, if you had previously made a backup of iPhone to Windows computer, you should be able to bring back the Deleted Messages by Restoring iPhone from the backup file as available on your Windows computer.

Note: You need to Turn off Find my iPhone in order to restore iPhone using iTunes.

Connect iPhone to Computer > open iTunes (if it did not automatically start) and click on the Phone icon as it appears on the screen of your computer.

iPhone Icon on iTunes

Next, click on the Summary tab in the left pane. In the right-pane, click on Restore iPhone button located under “Manually Backup and Restore” section.

Restore iPhone From Backup Using iTunes

On the pop-up, select the Backup of iPhone that you want to use for the Restore process and click on the Restore button.

Restore iPhone From Backup Pop-up

Wait for the Data on your iPhone to be restored using the selected Backup File located on your computer.

The time to Restore iPhone will depend on the amount of data available in the Backup File. Once the iPhone is Restored, you should be able to see all the Deleted Messages back on your device.

Related
  • How to Restore Deleted Apps on iPhone and iPad
  • How to Block Text Messages On iPhone

You May Also Like
    • Where Are WhatsApp Photos Stored on iPhone & Android
      Where Are WhatsApp Photos Stored on iPhone & Android
      • Save WhatsApp Status Video on iPhone
        How to Save WhatsApp Status Video on iPhone
        • Turn On the Flashlight On iPhone
          How to Open And Use The Flashlight On iPhone

Primary Sidebar

Twitter
Facebook



Popular Now

  • How to Reduce Cellular Data Usage on iPhone
  • How to Backup Registry in Windows 11/10
  • How to Check Computer Specs in Windows 10
  • How to Remove Bloatware From Windows 10 PC
  • How to Create Local Account in Windows 11



Gadget Guide

  • Mac vs PC Comparison: Should You Buy Mac or PC
  • Chromebook vs Windows Laptop
  • Kindle E-Reader Comparison | Which Kindle to Buy
  • iPad vs iPad Pro Comparison
  • Advantages of Chromebooks

About | Privacy Policy | Disclosure | Terms | Contact
© Copyright 2022 @Techbout.com · All Rights Reserved