How to Find Recently Deleted Texts on iPhone
Have you ever accidentally deleted an important text message from your iPhone and wish you could recover it? Losing important texts can be frustrating, but there are ways to find recently deleted texts on your iPhone. In this article, we will guide you through the process of locating and recovering deleted texts on your iPhone.
1. Check the Recently Deleted Folder
The first place you should check for recently deleted texts is the “Recently Deleted” folder. This folder is designed to store deleted messages for a limited period of time before they are permanently deleted. Here’s how to access it:
1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Edit” button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
3. Select “Recently Deleted” from the options.
4. You will see a list of deleted messages. Tap on the “Move All” button to restore all the messages to your main conversation list.
2. Use a Third-Party App
If the “Recently Deleted” folder is empty or you cannot find the deleted texts there, you can try using a third-party app to recover the deleted messages. There are several apps available on the App Store that can help you retrieve deleted texts. Here’s how to use one of these apps:
1. Download and install a third-party data recovery app from the App Store, such as Dr. Fone or iMyFone D-Back.
2. Open the app and connect your iPhone to your computer.
3. Select “Messages” as the data type you want to recover.
4. Follow the app’s instructions to scan your iPhone for deleted messages.
5. Once the scan is complete, preview the recovered messages and select the ones you want to restore.
6. Choose the location where you want to save the recovered messages and tap “Restore.”
3. Use iCloud Backup
If you have enabled iCloud Backup on your iPhone, you can restore deleted texts from a previous backup. Here’s how to do it:
1. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
2. Tap “Manage Backup” and then “Back Up Now” to ensure your iPhone is backed up.
3. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Messages.
4. Toggle on “iMessage” and “Messages.” This will sync your messages to iCloud.
5. If you have deleted texts, go to Settings > Messages > Keep Messages.
6. Set the number of days to “Forever” to ensure all your messages are backed up.
7. Wait for your iPhone to sync with iCloud. Once done, the deleted texts should be restored.
4. Restore from iTunes Backup
If you have backed up your iPhone using iTunes, you can restore deleted texts from an iTunes backup. Here’s how to do it:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Select your iPhone from the device list on the left sidebar.
3. Click on “Summary” and then “Restore Backup.”
4. Choose the backup file that contains the deleted texts you want to restore.
5. Click “Restore” and wait for the process to complete.
By following these steps, you should be able to find and recover recently deleted texts on your iPhone. Remember to regularly back up your iPhone to prevent losing important messages in the future.
