They even offer a web app and desktop software so you can enjoy your texts from anywhere. If you ever delete an SMS and use one of these services, checking your backups and messaging apps on other devices might be worth a shot.
It may be possible to obtain it using data recovery software, which can scan your phone for deleted content and retrieve whatever may still exist. Doing a simple Google search will show you plenty of data recovery tools for Android devices. Some are free, some are not, but many paid ones still offer a free trial period. Some of the most popular ones are Android Data Recovery, Dr. After you have the software, the process is pretty straightforward. Just install the program on your PC and run it.
You might need to plug the device into the computer, or some programs take advantage of an app. Full instructions will definitely come with the software. The app will present you with everything you can recover after a scan. Regardless, the best way to solve something is to prevent it. Many apps can help you backup your text messages, as well as other content.
Accidentally deleting text messages is especially onerous because your phone has no trash can or temporary storage for deleted texts; as soon as you delete them, they're gone — at least, mostly gone.
Here's what you can do to try to recover deleted messages and how to prevent catastrophe in the future. A word of warning, though: Your options are limited, and there's an excellent chance you will not be able to recover deleted text messages.
The fact that your messages aren't truly erased from your phone immediately gives you a narrow window of opportunity. In a worst-case scenario, you may be able to use data recovery software to find deleted text messages as long as they haven't yet been overwritten with new data.
Here's what to do:. As soon as you realize your text was deleted, stop using the phone. Anything you do could potentially overwrite or corrupt the deleted text message, so at a minimum, put the phone in airplane mode. Install and run a data recovery program and see if it can recover your messages. There are a number of programs you can try, but Android Data Recovery is a well-reviewed option that stands a good chance of success.
Apps that offer to recover data from the phone itself — without involving your computer — are much less likely to be effective because they run the risk of overwriting the data they are trying to recover. Many Android phones are configured to automatically back up to Google Drive.
If your phone creates automatic Google backups, you might be able to restore your phone to retrieve the lost text messages. Factory reset your phone. The navigation will look different for various Android phones, but generally, you can use the following steps. Once the phone has been reset, follow the prompted steps to log in to your Google Drive account to restore your last backup.
Try recovery software on your computer. Consider this step only if you really, truly need to retrieve a deleted text. Some options may require root access to your mobile device , which means that the software would have access to everything on your phone. Do your research and make sure the software is from a reputable company before moving forward.
Switch your phone on Airplane mode. This will prevent your phone from receiving any new data, which could potentially override the deleted messages. Download recovery software on your desktop. Some options that seem to have good reviews are Dr. Fone and Android Data Recovery. Again, use any text message recovery software at your own risk. Enable USB Debugging. This will allow your device and desktop to communicate with each other. The instructions below will vary depending on your Android device.
Step 4. Run the recovery software and follow the on-screen instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions. All the data you previously backed up will now replace the data on your phone. It will take a few minutes. Your cell provider might keep a record of text messages you send, at least for awhile.
Note that this will only work for SMS text messages green bubble conversations , not iMessages blue bubble conversations. In order to get a record of texts from your carrier, you will probably need to jump through a bunch of hoops to prove your identity or even get permission from the other party you were texting.
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