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Pzrior
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Feb 23, 2025
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How can I retrieve deleted text messages from iPhone without backup on Windows 11?

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me out with this issue. I accidentally deleted some important text messages from my iPhone, and I don't have a backup in iCloud or iTunes. I've tried looking ...
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  • Ambrosenb's avatar
    Ambrosenb
    Aug 28, 2025

    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!

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Danielooen
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Jun 20, 2025

Recover Using iTunes/Finder Backup (on Mac or Windows)

  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
  2. Open Finder (on Mac with macOS Catalina or later) or iTunes (on earlier macOS or Windows).
  3. Select your iPhone.
  4. Click on Restore Backup, select the relevant backup, and confirm.

Note: Restoring permanently deleted iPhone text messages from backup will erase current data created after that backup was made.

Using Third-party iPhone Data Recovery Software

If standard methods fail, specialized software like FoneeLab can be helpful:

  1. Install and launch the recovery software on your computer.
  2. Connect your iPhone.
  3. Follow software prompts to scan for deleted messages.
  4. Preview and select messages to recover.

Tips to Increase Recovery Chances:

  1. Immediately stop using the device extensively after messages are deleted.
  2. Regularly back up your data to iCloud or your computer.

Choose the method best suited to your scenario for retrieving permanently deleted SMS from iPhone and available backups for optimal recovery.