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How to Recover Permanently Deleted Messages on Messenger

It can be frustrating when you cannot find important messages or conversations on Facebook or Messenger. Some of the Facebook chats may be critical and it is awful to lose them. However, Facebook has a reputation for keeping memories. In other words, you have several ways to recover deleted messages on Messenger. This guide identifies the verified methods and demonstrates how to get back your lost Facebook messages en detalle.

Recover Deleted Messages on Messenger

Part 1: How to Recover Deleted Facebook Messages Online

How to Recover Deleted Messages on Messenger by Unarchiving

Permanently deleting messages on Messenger takes a few steps. Chances are that you just archive your messages accidentally rather than deleting them. You can see deleted messages on Messenger by following the steps below.

Paso 1

Visit the Facebook website in a browser, and click the Messenger button at the top right corner. Then choose See all in Messenger.

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Paso 2

Haga clic en el Menú button with a three-dot icon next to Chats. Then pick Archived chats from the context menu.

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Paso 3

Find the chat that you want to recover, click the Más button with a three-dot icon next to it, and pick Unarchive.

Nota:

You can also unarchive your messages in the Messenger app on your iPhone or Android phone. The workflow is similar.

How to Recover Deleted Facebook Messages from Backup

Facebook does have a Recycle Bin or relevant feature to hold onto your deleted messages. However, if you created a backup before deletion, it is possible to see deleted messages on Messenger. Like Contraseña de copia de seguridad de iTunes, you can also create a password for your Facebook password.

Paso 1

Access the Facebook site on your desktop.

Paso 2

Click your profile picture at the top right side, choose Settings & privacy, and then pick Ajustes.

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Paso 3

Elegir la Download your information tab on the left side. Then click the Continuar botón debajo Download profile information in Accounts Centre.

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Paso 4

A continuación, haga clic en el Descargar botón en el Download your information dialog, and save the backup file to your hard drive.

Consejo

Select a proper format from the Formato option, set the Date range, and then make sure to select Mensajes on the list when requesting data download.

Paso 5

Then find the file named facebook-[your username in one word].zip en tus Descargas folder. Unzip the file, and view deleted Facebook messages.

Nota:

If you are using the Facebook app, the process and options are the same.

Part 2: How to Recover Deleted Facebook Messages on Android

Android is an open operating system. It means that you can access the system files. Even if you've forgotten your Facebook password, you can recover the lost messages. In fact, all messages that you send and receive on Messenger are stored as caches on your memory. In other words, you can get back deleted messages on Facebook in your File Manager.

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Paso 1

Run the built-in File Manager app or third-party file explorer app on your Android phone.

Paso 2

Ve a la Internal storage o SD card depending on where your phone keeps the temporary files. Then find and open the Androide folder. This is where all Android app caches are stored.

Paso 3

Next, open the data folder, and go to the cache subfolder.

Paso 4

Search for the file with filename fb_tempfile. Open this file directly and you can regain deleted messages on Facebook.

Nota:

If you do not have a File Explorer app on your Android phone, connect it to a PC with a USB cable. Then you can search for com.facebook.orca on your phone, and find the fb_tempfile file.

Part 3: How to Recover Deleted Facebook Messages on iPhone

Unlike Android, iPhone cannot access the temp files in a file explorer app. Instead, you will have to use a data recovery application to look up deleted messages on Facebook Messenger. imyPass iPhone Data Recovery, for instance, is one of the best data recovery software for iOS. It enables you to find and read deleted Facebook messages without technical skills.

Características principales del mejor recuperador de datos de iPhone

1. Check deleted Facebook messages on your iPhone easily.
2. Preview lost messages and attachments on Messenger.
3. Support text, image, voice, and video messages.
4. Won’t interrupt or overwrite existing messages on the iPhone.
5. Compatible with the latest versions of iOS and iPhones.

How to Retrieve Deleted Facebook Messages on an iPhone

Paso 1

Conéctese a su iPhone

Start the best iPhone data recovery software once you install it on your PC. It is available on Windows 11/10/8/7. Plus, there is another version for Mac users. Next, connect your iPhone to the same PC with a Lightning cable. Then go to the Recuperarse de un dispositivo iOS tab from the left sidebar. If prompted, tap Trust on your screen. Click the Iniciar escaneo button to begin looking at deleted Facebook messages on your iPhone.

Paso 2

Preview deleted messages

When data scanning is complete, you will be taken to the main interface. All data is organized by type. Locate the Message & Contacts section on the left side, and choose the desired item. Here we choose MessengerLuego seleccione Mostrar solo eliminados from the top drop-down option. Now, you can view the deleted chats and messages. If you want to view message attachments, go to the Messenger Attachments pestaña.

Paso 3

Retrieve deleted Facebook messages

At last, select all deleted Facebook messages and chats that you want to get back. Once selected, you will see a checkmark next to the item. Click on the Recuperar button at the bottom right corner. Then set the path to save the deleted messages by hitting the Abierto button, and clicking on the Recuperar button. A few seconds later, you can find the deleted Facebook messages in the path.

Conclusión

Esta guía ha explicado how to recover deleted Facebook messages online, on Android, or iPhone. The Archive button is close to the Borrar button on Facebook. Therefore, you may find the lost messages unarchiving. Plus, you can request data download to get back your messages from the Facebook website. On an Android phone, you can retrieve your messages with the temporary file. For iPhone users, imyPass iPhone Data Recovery is the easiest option to read your lost messages. If you have other questions, please feel free to write them down below.

penique warren
penique warren

Penny Warren, editora sénior de imyPass, está especializada en el software MS Office. Puede encontrar tutoriales profesionales y soluciones del software MS Office en sus publicaciones.

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