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How can I retrieve deleted messages on android phone from my pc?
If you've previously set up Samsung Cloud on your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, you might be able to retrieve deleted messages on Android phone using this method. This approach requires you to have enabled Samsung Cloud backup before the messages were deleted.
Step 1: Check Samsung Cloud Backup
- On your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud.
- Tap Restore data.
- Look for a backup that was created before the messages were deleted.
- If such a backup exists, proceed to restore.
Step 2: Retrieve deleted messages on Android phone (Samsung Cloud)
- Tap on Messages or select Select data to restore.
- Confirm and begin the restoration process. Wait for the process to complete.
- Your deleted messages should be restored if they were included in the backup.
Step 3: Connect Your Phone to Windows 11 Using Android File Transfer
- To manage or verify your data, you can use Android File Transfer for Windows 11:
- Download and install Android File Transfer from the official website.
- Connect your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to your Windows 11 PC via USB cable.
- Open Android File Transfer, which will detect your device. Browse through your device’s storage or backup folders for relevant data related to your messages.
Important Notes:
Samsung Cloud backups need to be made before the messages were deleted; otherwise, this method won’t recover lost data.
Restoring data from Samsung Cloud might overwrite current data on your device, so proceed carefully.
If Samsung Cloud backup was not enabled before deletion, consider using third-party recovery tools or contacting professional data recovery services.