Can I recover a deleted text message from my ex?
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CuriousCat92
I texted my soon-to-be ex-husband for some important info, and he replied with a pretty rude message. Unfortunately, he deleted that text right after. I've got Messages synced with my iCloud account—am I able to restore that deleted message? If so, how can I go about doing that?
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If the message was unsent, then it’s a no-go. That feature removes the message from both devices, so you won't be able to retrieve it.
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Sorry, but if he deleted the message, it’s likely gone for good. Going forward, I'd recommend taking a screenshot of any messages that seem like they could be problematic—just in case!
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Try checking the 'Recently Deleted' folder in the Messages app! You can find it by tapping the menu button in the upper right corner—there might be a chance it’s still there.
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CuriousCat92: Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check that out!