How to Recover Deleted iPhone Texts via iCloud Backup

Yes, if you have a backup in iCloud, you can potentially recover deleted texts from your iPhone. This guide will walk you through two methods: restoring from an iCloud backup and using third-party software. Whether you want to recover all your messages or selectively recover specific ones, this article will provide you with the necessary steps and important notes.

Restoring from an iCloud Backup

The first method involves erasing your iPhone and restoring it from your iCloud backup. This process is straightforward but will remove all current data on your device. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Check Your Backup

Ensure you have a recent iCloud backup that includes the messages you want to recover. Go to Settings [Your Name] iCloud Manage Storage Backups . Select your device to see the date of the last backup.

Step 2: Reset Your iPhone

To restore from an iCloud backup, you need to erase your iPhone. Go to Settings General Transfer or Reset iPhone Erase All Content and Settings .

Step 3: Set Up Your iPhone

After the reset, your iPhone will restart and guide you through the setup process. When you reach the Apps Data screen, select Restore from iCloud Backup.

Step 4: Sign in to iCloud

Enter your Apple ID and password. Choose the backup you want to restore.

Step 5: Complete the Setup

Wait for the restoration process to finish. Once done, your texts should be restored along with other data from the backup.

Using Third-Party Software

If you want to selectively recover texts without erasing your device, you can use third-party software that specializes in data recovery. Some popular options include:

PhoneRescue Tenorshare UltData

These tools can scan your iCloud backup and allow you to recover specific messages without a full restore. However, it’s important to note that their effectiveness may vary depending on the specifics of your backup and the software used.

Important Notes

Backup Overwrite

If you have backed up your iPhone after deleting the messages, the updated backup might not contain the deleted texts. The backup only contains data from the time of the backup.

Data Loss

Restoring from a backup will replace all current data on your device with the data from the backup. Ensure you have a current backup of any important data before proceeding.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to recover your deleted texts if they were included in your iCloud backup. Remember, the only thing iCloud backs up is your iPhone data. If anything such as texts is deleted from one device, it will be deleted in iCloud and all other iDevices tied to the same iCloud account.

Have you tried any of these methods before? Share your experience in the comments below!