How to retrieve deleted text messages on iPhone [Recover imessages]
By mistake tapped on delete texts on your iPhone and now regret how to recover deleted messages on iPhone? Do not worry here we comes with possible ways to retrieve imessages step by step.
Most probably iPhone users frequently used app is Messages app. Though WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging apps are in use but message app is the best one. As it’s in a mobile decade ago, so have messages of long-lost friends or loved one passes away, important work frequently needs or many more.
But surprisingly on iPhone, it is easy to delete a message or thread of whole messages. By mistake or due to super sensitive screen of iPhone you deleted texts then you are on the right place because it is possible to recover deleted imessages using below tutorial guide.
Mostly there will be three possibilities and recovering deleted messaged method depends upon it, so kindly check out in details to select an appropriate way.
Possibility 1: You have backed up iPhone no matter on itunes or iCloud before removed text messages. Then there might be a chance of imessages available on backup Because Apple does not allow us to check further details available on backed up data.
Possibility 2: On iPhone once you delete messages or any other data which probably not deleted and saved temporarily to internal memory as encrypted form. For this possibility have to act fast using recovery softwares because those data eventually are overwritten with newer deleted data.
Possibility 3: If there is no backup and data are overwritten, then there is last chance available which is reaching the cellular operator as they have stored messaged on their servers.
Now on based on the above circumstances, you have detailed solutions to retrieve deleted imessages on iPhone. It includes all free and paid methods which support all iPhone models: iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5/5s/SE, iPhone 6/6s (Plus), iPhone 7 (Plus), iPhone 8 (Plus), iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS (Max), iPhone 11/11 Pro (Max).
Here are lists of all possible methods which help you to retrieve deleted text messages:
- Restore deleted imessages from iPhone without backup
- Retrieve deleted text messages from iTunes backup
- Recover deleted messaged from iCloud backup
- Get the help of Cellular provided to restore deleted texts
Which method to use first without harming iPhone available data?
More on you might be in confusion which method to choose first, so let me give you an idea. You can directly go with iTunes / iCloud backup method if you are sure that it contains deleted messages. But very careful and take below suggestions into consideration:
Once you select to go with a backup method, it is not recommended to restore your iPhone from iCloud / iTunes backup directly. As such you can not preview data available on iCloud/iTunes backup, so that you might not be sure if deleted messages available on it or not.
If you are positive messages available in backup then also do not go blindly and restore backup because for that you suppose to reset your iPhone, which erases all your current data and restore a backup.
The correct way is first to find a deleted message on iPhone memory, then to go with a backup method and finally not traces then move to the cellular carrier.
How to retrieve deleted iMessages on iPhone without backup?
Once you confirmed your iPhone doesn’t have a backup, then take care and stop using iPhone for preventing further data overwrite. And have to recover deleted imessages from reserved memory using third-party software such as PhoneRescue for iOS, Enigma Recovery, Wondershare Dr.Fone, iSkySoft, and Tenorshare.
Now let me give you step by step approach for all software. Here I am introducing best to better.
Recover deleted messages using PhoneRescue
PhoneRescue for iOS is the best software right now, which is less time consuming and cheaper than other software.
Step 1: Download to a laptop or computer and install it by following instructions.
Step 2: Now connect your iPhone to a laptop or computer and select Recover from iOS device.
Step 3: Then, move ahead by clicking on the right arrow. Select messages from another pop screen and click on OK.
Step 4: Now, another screen will appear on your computer screen, which lets you preview deleted messages. Check imessages which you want to recover and click on iPhone (to recover on iPhone) or Computer (to recover on Computer) button.
Retrieve deleted messages using Enigma-Recovery
Enigma-Recovery is another excellent software that gives almost the same features of PhoneRescue, but it is a little bit pricy compared to it. Have a look at the step by step process to recover messages.
Step 1: Download Enigma to your laptop or computer and follow instructions to install it.
Step 2: Same as above for retrieving have to connect iPhone to laptop or computer.
Step 3: On the next screen, select Messages checkbox and Start Scan.
Step 4: Once the scanning completes, it shows all messages preview, so select important messages and click on Export & Restore to iPhone or Computer.
The same way you can retrieve deleted messages using Wondershare Dr.Fone, iSkySoft, and Tenorshare.
How to Recover deleted messages from iTunes Backup
Let say you did not get an important message using the direct scanning method or you lost iPhone. Then this retrieval method comes to rescue you.
Instead of restoring a whole backup from iTunes recommend you to process with third-party software because software help to preview of available messages inside the backup.
Retrieve iPhone messages using PhoneRescue from iTunes
Step 1: Download and install PhoneRescue software on your computer or laptop.
Step 2: In this method, click on Recover from the Backup option and move ahead by clicking on the Right arrow.
Step 3: Further, select iTunes backup based on size, created date, and iOS version and click on Only Scan Backup.
Step 4: Remove other selections and select Messages. And once you press OK on your screen, have all messages conversation preview.
Step 5: Pick all messages would like to retrieve and click on iPhone or Computer button.
Retrieve imessages using Enigma from iTunes
Step 1: Download and install Engima-Recovery on your laptop/computer.
Step 2: Choose Recover from my iTunes option and pick up the backup file as per size and date.
Step 3: Remove other selections >> Click on messages checkbox and Start Scan.
Step 4: On your laptop screen, you can see all imessages preview, so select all required messages and Export & Restore.
Likewise, you can retrieve lost SMS using other software. But if current data available on your iPhone is not essential and wants some free option, then you can direct restore iTunes backup to iPhone.
Restore Backup to recover deleted messages
Before you restore backup data you must be positive that backup contains deleted messages. Have a look at below simple steps to overwrite backup to iPhone :
Step 1: Now connect your iPhone to computer/laptop on which you regularly sync your data with the help of itunes.
Step 2: Select iPhone icon appears on the left-hand side corner.
Step 3: On your screen, you can see available iTunes backup, so Choose to Restore backup. It will take some time to restore your old backup to iPhone.
Step 4: Once it completes check your iPhone messaging app to view all messages.
How to Recover deleted messages from iCloud Backup
Let say you enabled iCloud backup unable with iMessages then this recovery method is here to help you. Likewise, iTunes backup here I am recommending not to restore complete iCloud backup because it will delete all currently available data.
Recover deleted messages from iCloud using PhoneRescue
Step 1: First of all, you need to install PhoneRescue software.
Step 2: Further, you must to select Recover from iCloud option and sign in with using iCloud credentials.
Step 3: Then, after select iCloud backup to get available backups from iCloud servers.
Step 4: Once the backup is available, you need to select it and uncheck all other options. Now select iMessages to recover all conversations from backup.
Step 5: Software lets you preview all conversations available on iCloud backup. Now select messages which you want to retrieve and click on Device or Computer at your convenience.
Retrieve Deleted iMessages from iCloud using Enigma
Step 1: Download and install Enigma Recovery software to your PC/Laptop.
Step 2: From Side menu select Recover from iCloud and login with your iCloud username and password.
Step 3: From all available iCloud backups, choose a particular one and scan for iMessages.
Step 4: Once scan finished software, let you preview all deleted messages. Select all messages and export them to your PC.
Even it is also possible to restore a backup from iCloud if your iPhone data is not that important. To restore iCloud backup, go to settings and tap on your avatar. Then move to iCloud >> Manage Storage >> Backups. Now only restore a backup if you are completely sure because for restoration, iPhone data must be wiped out. For restoring backup go to Settings >> General >> Reset and Reset all content and settings. Enter your password and wait till erase completes. Now you can start setting up your iPhone and once you activate your iPhone it asks for Apple ID, Password. On app data screen you will find Restore from iCloud backup option so tap on it and sign in using your credentials. Then select backup and let it restore all available data.
Furthermore any of above methods will not work for you then you have to go with this last one which is to reach at your cellular provider. But it is very hard to get your texts from there because carriers not provides this service.
Hope all of my efforts and research will help you to retrieve your important deleted iPhone text messages. Even if you find any difficulty you can reach to me I will surely help you.