Here is how to recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPad:
Method 1: Recover deleted text messages from iCloud backup
Step 1: Check your iCloud backup Make sure you have an iCloud backup that contains the text messages you want to recover. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups. Check if there’s an iCloud backup that was made before you deleted the text messages.
Step 2: Erase your device Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This will erase everything on your iPhone or iPad, so make sure you have a backup of your data before proceeding.
Step 3: Restore from iCloud backup When setting up your device again, select “Restore from iCloud Backup” and choose the backup that contains the deleted text messages. Wait for the restore process to complete.
Step 4: Check your messages After the restore is complete, open the Messages app and check if the deleted text messages have been restored.
Method 2: Recover deleted text messages from iTunes backup
Step 1: Connect your device to your computer Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and open iTunes.
Step 2: Restore from iTunes backup Click on the device icon in iTunes and select “Restore Backup”. Choose the backup that contains the deleted text messages and wait for the restore process to complete.
Step 3: Check your messages After the restore is complete, open the Messages app and check if the deleted text messages have been restored.
Method 3: Use a third-party recovery tool
If you don’t have an iCloud or iTunes backup that contains the deleted text messages, you can try using a third-party recovery tool like Dr. Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver. These tools can scan your device and recover deleted text messages, but they are not free and may not always be successful.
That’s it! With these methods, you can recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPad. Just remember to regularly back up your device to avoid losing important data.