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How to see deleted messages on iphone from months ago?
Hi everyone, Trying to recover deleted messages on an iPhone from a few months ago. The messages were removed a while back, so they are not in the “Recently Deleted” section anymore. Not sure if the...
Check iCloud Backups is a reliable way to see deleted messages on iPhone without restoring or losing current data.
How to see deleted messages on iphone
Step 1: On your iPhone: Go to Settings → [Your Name] → Software → Software Backup
Check the date of your last backup
Step 2: On your computer: Go to the software website → Settings → Restore Files
Step 3: Check whether Messages is in the backup list
Step 4: Use a backup viewer to preview old messages
Pros:
- No need to erase iPhone
- Official and safe
- Works for old deleted messages
Cons:
- Only works if a backup exists
Unable to preview directly within the software
- Needs a third‑party tool to view