How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on iPhone or iPad
"I deleted an important message on my iPhone, how can I recover it?"
The iPhone is far more than a simple smartphone. It helps us stay connected in many ways. Messages, for example, enable you to send and receive information via text, emojis, images, voice, and videos. However, the action of deleting things is still permanent. Fortunately, the iPhone has evolved to various ways to get back your information. This guide tells you how to effectively recover deleted messages on your iPhone with or without the backup.
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Part 1. Best Way to Recover Deleted Messages Without Backup
Is it possible to recover deleted SMS on an iPhone without backup? The answer is yes. When you delete a message, iOS won't remove it from your memory. Alternatively, the file index is deleted and the storage space is marked as empty. Before the message is overwritten by new data, you can recover it with a powerful tool, such as imyPass iPhone Data Recovery.
Key Features of iPhone Data Recovery
1. Recover lost text messages on iPhone without backup.
2. Extract deleted SMS from iTunes/iCloud backup without overwriting your device.
3. Won't interrupt existing messages on your iPhone.
4. Support image, voice, and video attachments.
5. Compatible with the latest versions of iOS and iPhone.
How to Recover Deleted Messages Without Backup
掃描你的 iPhone
Launch the best iPhone data recovery once you install the software on your PC. There is another version for Mac. Choose the 從 iOS 裝置恢復 option. Next, connect your iPhone to the same computer with a Lightning cable. If prompted, tap 相信 on your screen. Then click the 開始掃描 按鈕開始掃描您的設備。
If you want to extract deleted messages from iTunes or iCloud backup, choose 從 iTunes 備份檔案還原 或者 從 iCloud 備份檔案還原 instead. Then follow the on-screen instructions to view and retrieve your deleted iPhone messages.
預覽已刪除的訊息
Once data scanning is done, you will be presented with the main interface. Go to the 留言 tab on the left sidebar and you can view all messages on your device. Pull down the top option, and choose 僅顯示已刪除的內容 to view deleted messages and attachments.
Recover lost messages
Check the chats and messages that you want to get back, and click the 恢復 button at the bottom right corner. Next, select a directory to save them, and click 恢復 again to confirm it. A few seconds later, you will find deleted iPhone messages on your hard drive.
筆記:
This data recovery software is not only available to delete iMessage and text messages but also works for WhatsApp messages and other instant messaging apps.
Part 2. Recover Deleted Text Messages If You Have a Backup
There are a few ways to back up an iPhone. iCloud and iTunes are the official backup methods. If you have a backup, it enables you to recover permanently deleted text messages on your iPhone quickly.
How to Recover Deleted Messages from iCloud Backup
Is there a way to find deleted text messages on iPhones? If you prefer to back up your iPhone to iCloud regularly, you can get back your lost SMS after overwriting your handset with the backup. Also, don't 忘記您的 iCloud 密碼.
跑過 設置 應用程式從您的主螢幕。
去 一般的, 轉移或重置 iPhone 或者 重置,並選擇 刪除所有內容和設置.
Read the alert, and tap the 繼續 button. If prompted, enter your iPhone passcode or Apple ID password.
Once it is done, restart your iPhone and enter the 你好 screen. Set it up as a new device until you reach the 應用程序和數據 screen. Make sure to connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network when setting up.
選擇 從 iCloud 備份 option, sign in with your Apple ID and password, and pick an appropriate backup that includes the deleted messages.
Then enter your Apple ID and password to download the purchased apps and content.
Wait for the process to finish and complete setting up your device. Then you can check deleted messages on your iPhone directly.
筆記:
If you want to recover deleted SMS from iCloud backup without erasing your iPhone, you can choose 從 iCloud 備份檔案還原 in imyPass iPhone Data Recovery. Then sign in with your Apple ID and password, pick the right backup file, and look at the lost messages.
How to Recover Deleted Messages from iTunes Backup
If you have backed up your iPhone to your computer, Finder or iTunes backup is another place to view deleted iPhone messages. Similar to iCloud backups, you have to restore the entire backup and overwrite your device. Bear in mind that you cannot view the backup file before restoring it to your iPhone.
Open the latest version of iTunes on Windows and macOS Mojave or earlier. On macOS Catalina or later, open the Finder app.
Hook up your iPhone to your computer with a compatible cable. After your device is detected, click the 電話 button at the top left corner of iTunes or hit your device name on the sidebar.
If a message asks for your device passcode or to 信任這台計算機, follow the on-screen instructions to enter it and tap 相信 or the relevant option.
接下來,轉到 概括 或者 一般的 tab, and locate the 備份 section. Then click the 恢復備份 button to move on. Maybe you also have to enter your iTunes 備份密碼.
Pull down the Backup option, and choose a proper backup that may include the lost messages. If the backup is encrypted, input the password.
點擊 恢復 button to begin bringing back deleted messages to your iPhone. Once the process finishes, existing data on your iPhone is replaced by the backup.
筆記:
If you do not wish to overwrite your iPhone, choose 從 iTunes 備份檔案還原 in imyPass iPhone Data Recovery after connecting to your device. Then select a proper backup file, and extract the deleted messages directly.
Part 3. Check Recently Deleted Texts on iPhone
Where do deleted text messages go? Since iOS 16, Apple has introduced the Recently Deleted folder in the Messages app on iPhones. As long as you delete your messages accidentally or deliberately, they will be moved to the folder and stay here for 30 days. In other words, it allows you to undelete the deleted text messages within 30 days.
跑過 留言 app on your device. Make sure that you have updated to iOS 16 or above.
點擊 Filters 或者 編輯 button on the top left side. Scroll down to the bottom, and choose the 最近刪除 文件夾。
Then you will see removed messages on your iPhone that are deleted within 30 days. Touch the desired contacts, and tap the 恢復 button at the bottom right corner. Then press Recover [number] Messages to confirm your action.
筆記:
If you want to return all deleted messages on your iPhone, tap the Recover All 按鈕在 最近刪除 文件夾。
Part 4. Restore Messages with iCloud Messages
iCloud allows you to sync messages across all Apple devices. This means that you can regain deleted messages on your iPhone if you sync them to your iCloud account. Unlike iCloud backup, this way won't overwrite your device or erase existing data on your iPhone
Connect your iPhone to a stable Wi-Fi network. Go to the 設置 您裝置上的應用程式。
Tap on your profile, and choose the iCloud 選項。
輕敲 留言. If you cannot find it, tap 顯示全部 to expand the app list.
Next, toggle off the switch to Sync this iPhone。然後選擇 Disable and Download Messages if prompted. The deleted messages will go back to your device.
筆記:
If your deleted messages have been synced to your iCloud, this way cannot recover your messages either.
Part 5. Preventing Future Message Loss
There are several reasons why your messages vanish on your iPhone, such as accidental deletion, storage issues, software glitches, and sync errors. Anyway, you can follow some tips to prevent future message loss.
1. Back up your iPhone. The easiest way to back up messages on your iPhone is to turn on the automatic backup feature. Open your 設置 應用程序,點擊您的個人資料,選擇 iCloud, and make sure to enable 留言. Scroll down to the bottom, and choose iCloud Backup. Toggle on the switch of Back Up This iPhone. Then iCloud will back up your messages and other data once your iPhone is online. Of course, you can manually back up your iPhone messages with iTunes or third-party software.
2. Keep your software updated. Outdated software may lead to a variety of problems including message loss. Therefore, you should install the update once Apple releases a new one.
3. Free up space regularly. Although Apple increasingly expands the internal storage of the iPhone, it cannot catch up with the users' needs. If your iPhone does not have enough space, your messages may be removed. After backing up your device, you can delete useless data and apps.
4. Learn at least one way of iPhone message recovery. Today, data recovery is not a big problem if you master the right way. The Recently Deleted folder, for example, can be used to get back the messages that you deleted within 30 days.
5. Change Message History settings. By default, iOS keeps your messages for 30 days. It means that the Messages app only keeps old messages for 30 days. Nevertheless, you can change the duration to keep your message history. Choose 留言 在你的 設置 app, tap the Keep Messages option under Message History,並選擇 Forever. When prompted, confirm the changes.
6. Ask for help from your carrier. If you cannot find the deleted messages on your iPhone memory, chances are that they have been overwritten. In fact, your messages go through your network carrier when you send or receive them. In other words, your carrier stores these messages for a period. You can contact your carrier in the nearest store, and submit a request. The support team will help you recover the messages. Of course, the requirements are varied depending on the region and your carrier.
結論
This guide has demonstrated five ways to see deleted messages on an iPhone and recover them. The Recently Deleted folder is only available to the messages that were deleted within 30 days. iCloud Messages is working when you have turned it on. iCloud and iTunes backup are another option to get back your messages. The downside is erasing all current data on your iPhone. imyPass iPhone Data Recovery is the best option to do the job without backup. Plus, it helps you decrypt iCloud and iTunes backup and extract data. If you have other questions, please write them down below.