How to Find Recently Deleted Texts on iPhone 11
Have you ever accidentally deleted an important text message from your iPhone 11 and are now searching for a way to recover it? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Losing important messages can be frustrating, but there are ways to find recently deleted texts on your iPhone 11. In this article, we will guide you through the process of retrieving deleted texts and provide some helpful tips to prevent future data loss.
Using the Recently Deleted Folder
The first and simplest way to find recently deleted texts on your iPhone 11 is by checking the “Recently Deleted” folder. This folder is a built-in feature of iOS that automatically saves deleted messages for a short period of time before permanently deleting them.
1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone 11.
2. Tap on the “Edit” button located at the top left corner of the screen.
3. Select “Select All” to choose all the messages displayed in the list.
4. Tap on the “Move” button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Choose the “Recently Deleted” folder from the list of folders.
6. Your deleted messages will now be moved to the “Recently Deleted” folder.
Recovering Deleted Texts from the Recently Deleted Folder
To recover your deleted texts from the “Recently Deleted” folder, follow these steps:
1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone 11.
2. Tap on the “Recently Deleted” folder at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the messages you want to recover by tapping on them.
4. Tap on the “Info” button (i icon) on the upper right corner of the screen.
5. Tap on “Move Message” and then select the folder where you want to save the recovered message.
Using a Third-Party App
If the “Recently Deleted” folder does not contain the deleted texts you are looking for, you can try using a third-party app to recover your messages. There are many reliable data recovery apps available for iPhone, such as Dr. Fone, iMyFone D-Back, and Tenorshare iCareFone. Here’s how to use Dr. Fone as an example:
1. Download and install Dr. Fone on your computer.
2. Connect your iPhone 11 to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Open Dr. Fone and select “Recover from iOS Device.”
4. Choose “Messages” as the file type you want to recover.
5. Click on “Start Scan” to scan your iPhone 11 for deleted messages.
6. Once the scan is complete, select the deleted messages you want to recover and click on “Recover.”
Preventing Future Data Loss
To avoid losing important texts in the future, consider the following tips:
1. Regularly back up your iPhone 11 using iCloud or iTunes.
2. Enable “Find My iPhone” to help locate your device if it’s lost or stolen.
3. Use a reliable third-party app to back up your messages periodically.
By following these steps and tips, you should be able to find recently deleted texts on your iPhone 11 and take measures to prevent future data loss.
