How to get back deleted text

How to get back deleted text

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 27, 2022 10:10 PM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2022 11:32 PM

If the backup isn't in iCloud, you'll need access to a computer with iTunes. Your backup must be from before the text were deleted. Note that any data on the iPhone from after the backup was made will be permanently lost.


First, you'll have to erase your iPhone - How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Then, you can use either a Mac, or a PC with iTunes downloaded to restore your iPhone -

Restore from an iCloud backup

Restore from a backup on your computer with iTunes


Hope that helped!

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Jun 27, 2022 11:32 PM in response to jacquea128

If the backup isn't in iCloud, you'll need access to a computer with iTunes. Your backup must be from before the text were deleted. Note that any data on the iPhone from after the backup was made will be permanently lost.


First, you'll have to erase your iPhone - How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Then, you can use either a Mac, or a PC with iTunes downloaded to restore your iPhone -

Restore from an iCloud backup

Restore from a backup on your computer with iTunes


Hope that helped!

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