Accidentally deleting a text message can be frustrating, but iPhone users now have a nifty way to retrieve those messages before they’re gone for good. With the latest updates in iOS, you can easily restore deleted texts directly within the Messages app, eliminating the need for a full backup restore.
Prior to these changes, recovering lost messages could feel like a daunting task, as users relied on cumbersome backups. Fortunately, iOS has introduced a more user-friendly method that streamlines the recovery process, making it accessible to all users.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to locate and recover recently deleted messages with just a couple of taps, ensuring you never lose important conversations again.
Locate Your Deleted Text Messages
Finding your deleted text messages is a breeze. Start by opening the Messages app, then tap the Edit option in the top left corner. From the dropdown, select Show Recently Deleted. This quick action will reveal a list of all your trashed messages.
You’ll be shown the contacts or phone numbers associated with your deleted messages, along with the number of messages and how many days remain until they’re permanently deleted. Remember, only messages that were deleted within the last 30 days are recoverable, so speedy action is crucial.
While you can’t preview the individual messages, you can identify them by the contact name or number. Once recovered, the messages are fully accessible for reading.
Recover the Messages You Want to Restore
To restore a specific text message, select the thread or message and hit Recover at the bottom right. A pop-up will appear; just confirm by tapping Recover Message. If you’re looking to restore all deleted messages at once, simply tap Recover All without selecting any individual message.
Your restored messages will reappear in the order they were originally sent or received. Depending on the volume of your existing messages, you might need to scroll through to find your recently recovered texts, especially if they are older.
With these improvements in iOS, recovering deleted texts has never been easier, allowing you to stay connected without the stress of losing important information.