Accidentally deleted messages

How do I retrieve messages I accidentally deleted


iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 14, 2023 4:05 AM

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Apr 14, 2023 4:57 AM in response to Jayford820

Settings > Messages

Tap on the Edit button at the upper left of the window

Tap on Show Recently Deleted


If the messages were deleted within the last 30 days or so, they will be listed


Tap to select the message(s) that want to Recover and then tap Recover at the lower right of the window


If the messages do not appear in Recently Deleted, they were deleted more than 30 days ago, and are gone.

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