The process of recovering deleted messages can be done by using tools, features, or software designed to recover deleted data. At the same time, the methods of recovering messages can also vary depending on the operating system and mobile phone you are using. If you do not know how to recover messages, then please follow the information below.
Can deleted SMS messages be recovered?
If you accidentally delete important SMS messages, you can still recover them, just quickly proceed with the recovery as soon as possible to retain as many messages as possible. The ability to recover deleted SMS messages depends on the time, the way they were deleted, and the message deletion process of each different phone brand.
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How to recover messages on iPhone through iCloud
This method is essentially restarting the iPhone, restoring the device to its original settings, and then using iCloud to update the data. To perform this message recovery method, make sure that your iCloud has backed up the data before the messages were deleted.
Check the backup time of iCloud by:
Step 1: Go to Settings on the phone > Select Apple ID Account (your Apple ID).
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Step 2: Tap on iCloud > Then select iCloud Backup.
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Step 3: iCloud displays the last backup date and time, if that time is before the messages were deleted, you can recover them.
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After checking the backup time, follow the steps below to perform the message recovery:
Step 1: Select the Settings icon on the home screen > Select General > Scroll down and select Reset or Erase All Content and Settings.
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Step 2: Press Erase All Content and Settings > Continue to confirm.
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Step 3: Enter the iPhone password > The notification Uploading data to iCloud appears > Select Finish Uploading Then Erase.
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Note: If you are using iOS 14 or earlier, you can recover messages by going to Settings > General > Select Reset > Erase All Content and Settings > Finally press Finish Uploading Then Erase.
Step 4: Wait a few minutes, when the phone finishes restoring, the Welcome message will appear on the screen. You select Apps & Data > Select Restore from iCloud Backup > Press Sign in with your Apple ID.
Step 5: A list of iCloud backups recorded by time will be displayed, you select the most recent backup to recover the most messages.
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How to recover SMS messages on Android
How to recover messages with MobiKin Doctor
MobiKin Doctor is software that not only allows you to recover messages, but also can recover images, audio, and video in a professional manner. Here are the steps to recover messages using this software on a computer:
Step 1: This is PC software, you access the official website of MobiKin Doctor here > Choose to download the free trial version or buy the software > Choose the location to save. After downloading, press Open to install.
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Step 2: After successfully installing the software, double-click to open it > Select Android Recovery. Use a Type C cable to connect the phone to the computer. Press Allow on the phone to connect and wait a few seconds.
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Step 3: When the successful connection notification appears on the screen > Press Next.
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Step 4: The software will ask you which type of data you want to recover > You select Messages > Press Next.
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Step 5: In the new interface, you select Messages > Tick the messages you want to recover > Select Recover. The messages will be recovered to your phone.
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How to recover messages using Google Backup feature
Similar to iCloud, if you want to recover deleted messages, you need to enable the Google Backup feature before the messages were deleted. To check the backup, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to Settings on the home screen > Select Google > Tap on Backup.
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Step 2: Check for backed up data, there are 2 possible cases. If the screen does not contain any backup information, it means you cannot recover messages because Google has not backed up the data.
On the other hand, if the screen contains backup information, you can recover messages as follows:
- Select Back up… > Text messages.
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- Sign in to your Google account > Select the items you want to recover > Restore.
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Note: To prevent future cases, it is recommended to turn on Backup on Google!
Recommended software for effective backup
Step 1: Go to Play Store > Search for the application SMS Backup and Restore or click here for quick installation.
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Step 2: Tap Open to access the software > Press Start > Select Allow to grant access permission to the application.
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Step 3: Select One backup > SMS Backup and Restore allows you to back up both messages and calls, you can back up both if you want.
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Step 4: Choose the storage location, usually you should choose Google Drive > Choose Configure Local Backup Location.
- Select Internal Application Folder: This folder only saves when used, if you delete the application, the saved content will be deleted as well.
- Select Your own folder: If you want to keep the content on the phone.
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Step 5: Click on Settings in the top left corner > Back up now > Check the content and backup location again > Press Back up.
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Step 6: Wait for the backup to complete.
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Conclusion
Currently, there are many software options to help you quickly recover messages. However, you should choose reliable software, as some malicious software can affect your phone and may steal information. It is recommended to refer to reputable websites and software with good reviews for a more secure experience. Hopefully, with the instructions on FPT Shop, you have learned how to recover SMS messages on iOS and Android when you accidentally delete them. Good luck with your successful recovery!
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