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How can I retrieve deleted text messages from iPhone without backup on Windows 11?
If there is no iTunes or iCloud backup, it is still possible to recover deleted text messages on iPhone. However, you should use iPhone data recovery software to find the deleted messages. This is your last option for this task.
I did this a few weeks ago and successfully retrieved the deleted messages from my iPhone 15 with iOS 18:
https://www.wintechhow.com/recover-deleted-message-on-iphone
Hope this helps!
Here are effective methods to recover deleted text messages from iPhone:
Method 1: Recover from Recently Deleted Messages (iOS 16 and later)
Apple introduced a Recently Deleted feature in the Messages app with iOS 16, allowing you to recover messages deleted within the past 30 days:
1. Open Messages on your iPhone.
2. Tap Edit at the top left corner, then select Recently Deleted.
3. Choose messages you wish to restore and tap Recover.
Method 2: Recover Deleted Text Messages from iPhone Using iCloud Backup
If your messages were backed up with iCloud:
1. Reset your iPhone:
Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings.
2. Follow the setup prompts and choose Restore from iCloud Backup.
3. Sign in with your Apple ID, choose a relevant backup, and restore your data.