How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Your iPhone 16: Step-by-Step Guide

Accidentally deleting important text messages can be frustrating, but with the iPhone 16’s robust data recovery features, you might still be able to retrieve them. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you recover deleted text messages on your iPhone 16. Also Read: Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Sale 2025: iPhone 16 Pro Price Cut Brings It To New Lowest At Rs 85,999

STEP1: First, you need to tap the edit in the Messages option on the conversation page. Also Read: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro Orders Get Cancelled In Big Billion Days Sale; Buyers Call It A ‘Scam’

STEP2: The essential thing to notice here is that if you previously turned Message Filtering on, the Edit button doesn’t appear. So tap the Filters option on the conversations page. Also Read: Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: iPhone 16 Pro And iPhone 16 Pro Max Deal Prices Revealed; Under Rs 70,000?

STEP3: Now tap the Show Recently Deleted option on your iPhone 16

STEP4: The next step involves choosing the conversations with the messages you want to restore,

STEP5: Now tap Recover.

STEP6: Tap Recover Message or Recover [Number] Messages.

STEP7: You need iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1 or later to recover deleted messages and conversations.

STEP8: The messages and conversations can only be recovered if you have deleted it within the last 30-40 days.

STEP9: If you delete a message before you update to iOS 16, iPadOS 16 or later, you can’t recover that message.

How to Delete a conversation:

STEP1: At first open the Messages app on your iPhone.

STEP2: You need to follow either of the two steps. The first step includes: Swipe left on the conversation, then tap. The second step involves: Touch and hold the conversation, then tap Delete

Delete multiple conversations:

STEP1: To delete multiple conversations you have to open the Messages app on your iPhone.

STEP2: In the Messages conversation list, do one of the following:

• Tap Edit in the top-left corner.
• Tap three dots in the top-right corner.

STEP3: Tap Select Messages, choose the conversations you want to delete, then tap Delete.

Prevent Future Loss:

• Enable Regular Backups: Ensure iCloud or iTunes backups are regularly enabled to protect your data.
• Use Message Management Apps: Consider apps that help manage and back up text messages for added security.

By following these steps, you can effectively recover deleted text messages on your iPhone 16 and safeguard your important conversations from future loss.