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How do I recover deleted whatsapp messages on iPhone?
- Aug 15, 2025
I was in the same situation and used FonLab to recover my deleted WhatsApp chats from my iPhone, even without a backup. It’s super easy to use on Windows, and it worked great for me—definitely worth trying!
I followed this tutorial and it worked great for me:
https://www.apptipsdaily.com/recover-whatsapp-messages-iphone
When it comes to recover deleted WhatsApp messages. Be super careful about which backup you’re restoring. If you go back to a backup that’s older than a week, you’ll lose newer messages too! Yikes! Always check the date on the backup first. I once restored an old backup only to find out I had lost new messages, including some epic memes. Funny at first, but definitely not cool in hindsight.
Restoring from a backup needs space on your iPhone. Running out of space is a common mistake, and you’ll just end up stuck in backup limbo. Before you do anything, head to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see if you’ve got enough space to restore.
Definitely steer clear of sketchy recovery apps. While there are some legit ones out there, there are also many that could do more harm than good, like messing with your phone’s data or, worse, stealing it. Always research and find trustworthy software. I’ve tried a couple of questionable apps in the past, and it was a total waste of time. Go for ones with solid reviews and recommendations!
If you decide to export chats, make sure you understand that this only works with messages that are still in the chat. Be mindful of where you save that exported chat—don’t just fling it into some random folder and forget about it! I’ve lost track of exports before, only to realize later that important messages were just sitting in my downloads folder! A little organization goes a long way!