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How to retrieve a message thread that disappeared?

How to retrieve a message thread that disappeared?



iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 15, 2022 11:33 AM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2022 11:42 AM

If the thread was deleted, and you have iOS 16, you may be able to recover it from the "Recently Deleted" section in the Edit or Filter menus at the top left corner of the Messages screen.

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


If you are running iOS 15 or earlier, deleted thread cannot be recovered.


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Dec 15, 2022 11:42 AM in response to Fuzzygma

If the thread was deleted, and you have iOS 16, you may be able to recover it from the "Recently Deleted" section in the Edit or Filter menus at the top left corner of the Messages screen.

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


If you are running iOS 15 or earlier, deleted thread cannot be recovered.


How to retrieve a message thread that disappeared?

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