How To Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on any Android & iPhone

Phones are collections of memories. A single click or tap can easily delete messages from your phone. They contain Funny messages from friends, birthday greetings from family, and important business conversations. It’s like losing part of yourself. Do not worry, texter! There is still hope.

Mr. Addy can help you retrieve deleted text messages from your phone, regardless of the Android brand or iPhone/iPad version. We will share tips and tricks using images, GIFs, and videos to guide you through the process, making it easy to recover your messages without using paid tools or services. We understand that losing personal data or confidential business information can be stressful. Rest assured, you can follow our instructions from the comfort of your own home and successfully recover your deleted text messages.

How To Recover Deleted SMS in Google Messages

Step 1 – First, Take any brand of Android mobile phone and immediately open your Google Messenger app, as you can see in the image below.

Take any brand of Android mobile phone and immediately open your Google Messenger app

Step 2 – Next, Look at the right corner of the screen (shown in the image below) and simply tap on the profile icon.

Look at the right corner of the screen (shown in the image below) and simply tap on the profile icon

Step 3 – On the next screen, You will see the Archive option in the dropdown list. Simply tap Archive to view the list of archived messages

You will see the Archive option in the dropdown list.

Step 4 – Now, You can now see Some of the text messages you mistakenly clicked to archive.

Step-6 – To unarchive them, Simply select all the desired messages and Tap and hold until the “Unarchive” option appears above them. Now, tap the “Unarchive” button, and all your messages will be moved back to your original message box.”

How to Recover Deleted Messages on Android Phone via Backup

Restoring deleted text messages using backups requires an initial factory reset and recovering any Android phone backup. It erases all of the data on your phone. So, confirming you have taken a backup before proceeding is essential. 

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Android users also have automatic backups that are stored in Google Drive.  These steps will differ depending on the device and the Android version. Therefore, the procedure could be different depending on your device. Let’s Start:-

Step 1 – On any brand of Android phone, Navigate to Settings > Google. Tap on the “Google” option at the bottom of the list, as shown in the screenshot.

Step 2 – On the next screen, you’ll see two options: “Recommend” or “All Services.” Tap “All Services” to check your backup details, including photos and videos, SMS and MMS messages, and call history.

you'll see two options: "Recommend" or "All Services.Step 3 –Next, tap “All Services” > “Backup.” If “Backup by Google One” is turned on, you’ll see a “Back up now” button below. Check the date and time to see when your device’s last backup was taken.

Next, tap "All Services" > "Backup." If "Backup by Google One" is turned on, you'll see a "Back up now" button below. Check the date and time to see when your device's last backup was taken.

Step 4 – On the next screen, navigate to Settings > Additional settings > Backup and reset > Reset phone (or Factory reset). Then, tap Erase all data and enter your PIN to confirm. Finally, tap Erase all data again to complete the factory reset.

On the next screen, navigate to Settings > Additional settings > Backup and reset > Reset phone (or Factory reset). Then, tap Erase all data and enter your PIN to confirm. Finally, tap Erase all data again to complete the factory reset.

Finally, go to Settings > Google. Enter the email address associated with your backup, and then select “Backup and restore.”

Note: You can create a local backup by going to Settings > Additional settings > Backup and reset > Back up & migrate > Clone phone (or Local backup) or Cloud.

How to Recover Deleted Messages from iPhone:

Step 1- Turn on Your iphone and then Go to Settings > Profile Icon (Your Name).

Turn on Your iphone and then Go to Settings > Profile Icon (Your Name)

Step 2 – After tapping the name icon, scroll down and tap the iCloud icon in the menu list, as shown in the image below.

Once You Tap on the Name Icon you have to scroll down and tap on Icloud icon from the Menu list

Step 3 – On the next screen, you’ll see Photos, Backups & Docs listed using iCloud. You can also check for other apps using iCloud by scrolling down. If any apps aren’t using iCloud and you want them to back up, turn them on. Finally, tap the “iCloud Backup” option (On/Off), as shown in the screenshot below.

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On the Next Screen, You will See Photos, Backups Docs is used by icloud and you can also check by scrolling down that apps using icloud

Step 4 – Once you’re inside the iCloud Backup option, you can turn on “Back up this iPhone” or “Back up over Cellular Data” (depending on your preference). Then, tap “Back Up Now,” as shown in the image below.

Once You Reached inside the ICloud Backup Option then Turn on Backup this Iphone or Backup over Mobile Data and Tap on Back Up Now

Step 5 –  Next, go to Settings and scroll down to the bottom of the list. There, you’ll find “Transfer or Reset iPhone.”

Next, Go to >Setting and scroll down to the botton of the list and find "Transfer and Reset Iphone."

Step 6 – Finally, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap “Erase All Content and Settings.” However, remember to back up your data first, as discussed earlier. Your iPhone will reset once you confirm with your PIN or Face ID. After the reset, you can restore your deleted messages, files, photos, and other data.

Scroll down at the bottom of the Screen and Tap on "Erase all the content and Settings"

Retreive deleted Messages by Customer Support 

Suppose you’ve mistakenly deleted SMS or messages on your Android and iPhone devices. In that case, a few phone companies may temporarilkeep your private information. For that, you must contact them and inform them of the reason your private messages were deleted. o contact them you can reach by their official customer Support or email id or Contact Number. You also need to disclose your identity proof and some additional fees, but it’s okay if they keep them for a short time; if it is an extended period since you sent the message, there is no obligation to recover them. 

Recover Deleted Text messages from Third Party Software Tool

Apps Performance Price
Recover Deleted Messages

 

Restore deleted messages in

two simple steps.

Free
Stellar Data Recovery Recover data from the full range of devices

Quick and deep scan options

 

$59.99/year
MyJad Data Recovery Recover quickly,
Old-fashion
$49.95/lifetime
 EaseUS Data Recovery Fast deep-scan function

Highly advanced data

recovery tool

 

$70/month
SMS Backup & Restore Easy to use,
Required backup to work
Free
Disk Drill Easy to use

Support for a wide selection

 

$108/lifetime
MobiKin Doctor Support many devices
Complicated interface
$49.95/year
$59.95/lifetime
GT Recovery Recover data directly,
Only works on rooted phones
Free
AnyRecover Supports a huge number of devices

Dedicated remote support

 

$79.99/Month
 MobiSaver Fix system issues,
Low cost-effective
Free

Additional Tips 

If you want to get rid of this deletion of your permanent files, there are some tips you can follow for your future so that you never face this situation again.

Backup of files

Take care Backing up every file and folder on your Google Drive or iCloud, and Check every time and date when your last backup was taken so that you can regularly take backups and save all your data like Messages, Photo, Videos, Documents, and many more private things. For iPhone users, regularly upgrade your iCloud plan to save and restore your files if something happens permanently.

 Third-Party Software Tool

Sometimes, if all your practices fail to recover all your data, you have the last option, which is third-party Apps, which are free or Paid. They can help you to recover all your private things. However, there is no doubt that whatever you have recovered by using them will not be misused from your private data, such as hacking, scams, and many more things. So I must say you should avoid such Tools so that no fraud can happen to you and your privacy may be compromised.

Bonus Tips

You can take the local backup of your phone or create a clone by going to settings> Additional settings > Backup and reset > Back up & migrate > Clone phone (or Local backup) or Cloud. Also, you can archive all your SMS messages before deleting them. If you need it, you can go to unarchive and check your important messages. Also, you can Save your SMS or text as a Screenshot.

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