How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Android
We’ve all been here before. We’ve all accidentally deleted important text at one point or another. Gloria from Chepachet, Rhode Island asked us this question:
“I accidentally deleted a text message; how do I get it back on my Android phone?”
We’re sorry you accidentally deleted the text message. Whether you can restore it depends on several factors, including your phone model, whether it’s backed up, and the specific messaging app you’re using. Here are some common methods you can try. (iPhone users, follow these tips.)
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Check if the message is archived (Google Messages)
If you have an Android-based phone or a Google account, you can use Google Messages as your primary text messaging platform. How to check if your message will be archived within Google Messages.
SThe information may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- open Google Messages program
- hit profile icon next to the search icon
- choose Archived
- Long press on messages you want to buy
- hit unarchive button in the upper right corner
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Check Trash (Samsung Messages)
SThe information may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone.
If you use a Samsung-based smartphone, your text messages may be stored on Samsung OSes Trash can up to 30 days. If you’re using a Samsung smartphone, here’s how to check your internal trash to see if your messages are there:
- open Messages app
- hit three point menu in the upper right corner
- choose Trash can
- choose deleted text messages you want to buy
- hit Restore to return them to your message list
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Use a third-party recovery software
If you don’t have a backup and your messages are permanently deleted, you may have a chance to recover them using a third-party Android data recovery software. Kurt’s options for data recovery software can be found here. Different programs will have different features, so be careful about which third-party recovery solution is right for your needs.
Restore from backup
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If you backed up your phone to Google Drive, you can restore your backup to recover deleted text messages. Note that restoring a backup may overwrite existing data on your phone. Here’s how to check and verify if you have a Google Drive backup for your smartphone:
SInformation may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- Open Google Drive on your smartphone or visit drive.google.com.
- Select in Google Drive storage option from the lower left corner.
- hit backup copies To view any Android backups added to your Google Drive.
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Gloria, hopefully we were able to help you recover your missing Android message. It is always a good idea to back up your data regularly to prevent future data loss. If you have an Android smartphone, I recommend using Google Drive to back up your phone; so you can always access the backup in your Google account. If you can’t find your deleted messages in your phone’s trash or recycle bin, don’t panic. You can still likely recover any deleted data with a third-party program, but check the features of any program before paying.
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