Why don’t I have the deleted messages option

I am trying to access some deleted messages. Why don’t I have that option?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 30, 2022 05:23 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Nov 30, 2022 05:23 PM

Because you don’t have iOS 16.

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Nov 30, 2022 05:23 PM in response to kinnley

Because you don’t have iOS 16.

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