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Liz1956 Author

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how to retrieve old text messages

How do I restore old text messages?

Posted on Oct 28, 2022 6:30 PM

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Bob Timmons

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Posted on Oct 28, 2022 6:33 PM

This is possible......IF.....you have installed iOS 16 on your iPhone.....AND.....you deleted the messages......AFTER.....you installed iOS 16. Details in the Apple Support document linked below:

Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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