How to Recover deleted Text Messages from Android on Windows 11 computer?

[Johnnely]

I accidentally deleted some important text messages from Android phone. I have tried searching for different ways to recover those deleted messages on my Windows 11 computer, but I haven't had any success so far. I really need those messages back, as they contain important information.

Can anyone please guide me through the process of recovering deleted text messages from Android on Windows 11 computer?

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[Updates] 

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[#2]

@Johnnely 

Alright, let’s tackle this without getting too technical. Basically, your phone’s like a little treasure chest, and sometimes treasures get buried. Here’s a more chill method to retrieve deleted Android text messages back without getting too deep into software stuff:

1. Use a Friend’s Phone: If these messages were with someone you know, ask them to check their phone. Maybe they’ve got the messages saved and can forward them to you.
2. ADB (Android Debug Bridge): If you've got developer settings enabled and you're comfortable with command-line tools, you can use ADB to create a backup of your phone's data and then sift through it on your computer. This is more complex and requires some technical know-how.

Going through recovery tools can feel like a maze, so trying these simpler steps first might just save you a headache. If these don’t work, then considering a Android data recovery tool (with good reviews and from a reputable source) might be your next step. Keep your chin up; there’s always a chance to recover deleted messages from Android phone!

[#3]

The possibility to recover the deleted text messages from Android on Windows 11 depends on the messaging application you use as default. For instance, Google Messages lacks a restoration feature or a trash folder, meaning once texts are deleted, they are irretrievably lost unless previously backed up online.

For users with devices such as Samsung or OnePlus, which employ customized versions of Android, the messaging application may include a trash or recycling bin feature. This feature can be toggled on or off, though it's advisable to keep it enabled to safeguard against unintentional message deletions. Deleted messages remain in the bin for 30 days before they are permanently deleted.

In situations where recovering Android text messages becomes critical, consider reaching out to the correspondent in the conversation. They might still possess the messages, as deleting them from your device does not remove them from theirs. 

[#4]

Did you enable Google backup service on your Android phone? If yes, you can recover deleted text messages from Android from Google Drive. This feature ensures that your messages are safely stored in Google Drive and can be restored to your device or a new device during the setup process.

1. Before resetting your device, ensure you have a backup available in Google Drive. Go to Settings > Google > Backup to see if SMS messages are included and when the last backup was made.

2. This step is drastic but necessary if you want to restore your data from a backup. Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset). This will erase all data on your device, so proceed with caution.

3. After the reset, follow the on-screen instructions on your device to set it up. When prompted, choose to restore data from a Google Backup. Make sure to select the backup that contains your messages.

4. Once your device is set up and the data restored, check your messages app for the recovered texts.

[#5]

@Johnnely 

Here are some free ways to recover deleted text messages from Android on Windows 11 computer:

1. Use the Recycle bin feature (only available in some messaging apps): Some messaging apps, such as Samsung Messages and Google Messages, have a recycle bin feature that can keep deleted messages for a specific period. Check if your messaging app has this feature and look for the deleted messages in the recycle bin folder.

2. Use a free data recovery tool: A data recovery tools available that can recover deleted text messages from Android on Windows 11 computer. Download and install a Android data recovery software on your computer and connect your Android phone to the computer using a USB cable. Then follow the software's instructions to scan your phone's internal storage or SD card for deleted messages and recover them. More and more people are used to downloading data recovery software to recover deleted data from Android on Windows 11.

It's important to note that the success of message recovery using methods can vary depending on several factors, such as the time elapsed since deletion and whether the data has been overwritten. Therefore, it's recommended to act quickly and avoid using your phone extensively before attempting the recovery process, to improve your chances of success.

[#6]

@Johnnely As you may not be aware that the deleted text messages won't be deleted immediately. They are still in Android database unless the coming messages overwrite the space occupied by the deleted  messages. This means you can recover deleted text messages from Android phone if they were not deleted a long time ago.

This can be done with the official adb tool provided by Google. After installing ADB tool on Windows 11, open Command Prompt and paste the following command to pull of the text messages database from Android:

adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db C:\path_to_your_folder

After that, use an SQLite viewer (like DB Browser for SQLite) to open and view the mmssms.db file, which contains the deleted text messages. 

[#7]

@Johnnely 

If you want to recover accidentally deleted text messages on your Android phone on Windows 11 PC without using third-party tools, here are two possible methods:

Recover via Google Account: If you previously enabled the SMS backup feature on your Android device, your Google account may have backed up your text messages.

1. Open your Android phone settings.
2. Click the "Google" option.
3. Go to "Backup" and check if there is a backup of your text messages.
4. If there is a backup, you can try to recover the deleted text messages by restoring the backup.

Use the built-in recovery function of your Android device: Some Android devices may have built-in data recovery functions, especially some brands such as Samsung, Huawei, etc.

1. Check if there is a "Backup and restore" or similar option in your phone's settings menu.
2. Follow the instructions provided by the device to see if you can restore to the state before deleting the text messages.

It should be noted that if the backup function is not enabled, it may be difficult to recover deleted text messages, because the Android system usually does not retain access to data that the user actively deletes.

In addition, if you continue to use the device after deleting the text messages, the deleted text message data may be overwritten by new data, which will make recovery more difficult or impossible. Therefore, it is very important to try to recover as soon as possible.

[#8]

@Johnnely 

If you want to try more methods to recover accidentally deleted text messages on Android phones, but still don't want to use third-party tools, here are a few additional avenues you can explore:

Use Android Debug Bridge (ADB): If you are familiar with technical operations, you can try using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to access the phone data. This requires that your phone has previously enabled USB debugging mode in "Developer Options".

1. First, make sure your Windows 11 computer has ADB tools installed.
2. Connect your Android device to the computer.
3. Open the command prompt and use the ADB command to try to access the phone storage to see if you can find the SMS database file before deletion.

Check the internal storage of the phone: If your phone is rooted, you may be able to directly access the database file where the SMS are stored. This is usually located at /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db. You can try to see if the file still contains the deleted SMS data.

[#9]

@Johnnely 

If you want to explore your phone's internal storage to retrieve deleted text messages on android phone, this path is a bit technical, especially when it comes to rooting. In short, if your phone is rooted, you can access system files that you don't normally see.

Here are the general steps to help you:

1. Rooting is the process of giving you superuser privileges to access and modify the internal files of your phone's system. If your phone is not rooted, this method may not work because you cannot access the SMS database without root privileges.
   
   
2. Download and install a root-enabled file manager, such as ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer. These apps will allow you to browse the internal storage of your rooted phone.
3. Using the file manager, navigate to /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/.
   You will see a file called mmssms.db, which contains your SMS data.
   
   
4. Back up this file to your computer or other secure storage before making any changes. This way, if something goes wrong, you can still recover.
5. You can use some database viewing tools to open this .db file and try to search whether the deleted text messages can be recovered. This method requires certain technical knowledge, such as how to operate SQL database.

In general, this method is more suitable for users who have a certain understanding of the Android system. If you are not familiar with root or database operations, you may find it a bit complicated.