How do you recover deleted text messages from an iPhone?

Here are several methods you can try:

1. Restore from iCloud Backup:

If you have previously backed up your iPhone to iCloud, you can restore the device to an earlier backup:

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top.
3. Select iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups.
4. Choose the relevant backup based on the date before you deleted the messages.
5. Tap Restore iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions.

Keep in mind that this will replace the current content on your iPhone with the content from the backup.

2. Restore from iTunes Backup:

If you regularly back up your iPhone using iTunes on a computer, you can use the following steps:

1. Connect your iPhone to the computer.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Select your device when it appears in iTunes.
4. Choose the most relevant backup and click Restore Backup.

Again, this will replace your current iPhone data with the content from the selected backup.

3. Third-Party Tools:

There are third-party tools that claim to recover deleted messages directly from your iPhone. However, be cautious when using these tools, as they might not always be reliable, and there is a risk of privacy and security issues.

4. Check iCloud Messages:

If you have enabled iCloud Messages, deleted messages might still be in your iCloud account. To check:

1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
2. Toggle Messages to the ON position.

5. Check iCloud.com:

You can also check iCloud.com to see if your messages are there:

1. Open a web browser and go to iCloud.com.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Click on Text Messages to see if your messages are stored there.