iMessage is the instant messaging service developed by Apple for its products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. It differs from traditional SMS texting services. With an internet connection, you can send and receive iMessage without an extra fee. However, some people complained that they had accidentally deleted their iMessage or lost their chats due to software glitches. This guide explains how to recover deleted iMessage with or without a backup file.

Part 1: How to Recover Recently Deleted iMessage

To help users restore deleted iMessage, Apple added the Recently Deleted folder on iOS 16 and above. After you delete your chats, they will be stored in the folder for 30 days. Before your chats are deleted permanently, you can get them back easily.

Stap 1. Open de Berichten app op je iPhone.

Stap 2. Druk op Edit knop linksboven.

Tip: Als u het apparaat hebt ingeschakeld Filter onbekende afzenders in Settings, tap the Filters knop.

Stap 3. Kies Toon recent verwijderd or Onlangs verwijderd folder on the context menu.

Stap 4. Now, you will see a list of chats that you have deleted within 30 days.

Stap 5. Scroll down and select all chats you wish to recover.

Tip: If you cannot find the desired chats, they may be expired. You have to look for other methods to retrieve your messages.

Stap 6. Tik vervolgens op de Herstellen knop rechts onderaan.

Stap 7. Kies Herstel [aantal] berichten in het pop-upvenster.

Stap 8. Tik ten slotte op Klaar button at the top right corner to recover iMessage.

Opmerking: The recovered chats will go back to the original folder in your Messages app. One downside is you cannot preview each message in a chat before recovering it.

Part 2: How to Recover iMessages from iCloud Backup

If you prefer backing up your iPhone to iCloud, you can restore iMessage from iCloud. The downside is you have to restore the entire iCloud backup to your device. Moreover, you need to erase your device before. Here is the entire workflow to retrieve your old iMessage from iCloud.

Check If You Have an iCloud Backup

Stap 1. Open de Instellingen app.

Stap 2. Tik op uw profiel en ga naar iCloud.

Stap 3. Kies Beheer Opslag en tik op Backups.

Stap 4. Make sure you have a backup for your iPhone.

Back up Your iPhone to iCloud

Stap 1. Tik op je profiel in je Instellingen app.

Stap 2. Ga naar iCloud, scrol omlaag en tik op iCloud back-up.

Stap 3. Druk op Nu backuppen button to create a backup immediately if your iPhone is online.

How to Recover iMessage from iCloud

Stap 1. Ga naar Snel naar in de Instellingen app. If you restore iMessage on a new phone, skip to step 6.

Stap 2. Tik Overzetten of resetten iPhone of Reset on old versions of iOS.

Stap 3. Kies Wis alle inhoud en instellingen.

Stap 4. Read the notification and hit Doorgaan.

Stap 5. Enter your iPhone passcode and tap Wissen van de iPhone om het te bevestigen.

Tip: If Find My iPhone is enabled, enter your Apple ID password and hit Wissen.

Stap 6. Power on your iPhone and set it up.

Stap 7. Wanneer u de Breng uw apps en gegevens over scherm, kies Van iCloud-back-up.

Stap 8. Enter your Apple ID credentials and tap Doorgaan.

Stap 9. Read the terms and conditions and tap Instemmen.

Stap 10. Next, choose the proper iCloud backup and tap Doorgaan.

Stap 11. When iCloud backup restoring completes, tap Doorgaan.

Stap 12. Complete the iPhone setup by following the onscreen prompts.

Part 3: How to Recover iMessage from iTunes Backup

Another method to retrieve old iMessage is the iTunes or Finder backup. The prerequisite is you have to back up your iPhone to your computer. Moreover, restoring an iTunes or Finder backup will overwrite the current data on your device.

Stap 1. Verbind uw iPhone met uw computer via een USB-kabel.

Stap 2. Open iTunes op Windows en macOS Mojave of ouder.

Open Finder on macOS Catalina or later instead.

Stap 3. Zodra uw iPhone is gedetecteerd, klikt u op de Telefoonnummer button at the top left of iTunes. Or click your phone name on the sidebar in Finder.

Stap 4. Ga naar uw Samenvatting or Snel naar Tab.

Stap 5. Klik vervolgens op de Back-up terugzetten knop onder de Backups pagina.

Stap 6. Select the backup file that may include the deleted chats and click herstellen.

Stap 7. Wait for the process to finish. Disconnect your iPhone, and you can find the lost chats and messages.

Opmerking: If your iTunes backup is encrypted, you will be asked to provide the password to finish the backup restoring. If the process takes more than 15 minutes, try the steps above again.

Part 4: How to Recover iMessage Without Backup

Apeaksoft iPhone Data Recovery is one of the best iMessage recovery software. It is able to thoroughly scan your iPhone's memory and recover lost chats without a backup. Moreover, the user-friendly interface makes it a good option for ordinary people.

How to Recover iMessage on Your iPhone Without Backup

Stap 1. Maak verbinding met je iPhone
Launch the best iMessage recovery software once you install it on your computer. It is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7/XP/Vista and Mac OS X 10.7 or above. Choose iPhone Data Recovery en ga naar de Herstellen van iOS-apparaat tab. Link your iPhone to your computer with a Lightning cable. After your device is recognized, click the Start scannen knop.

Tip: If you have an iTunes or iCloud backup, go to Herstel van het iTunes-back-upbestand or Herstel van het iCloud-back-upbestand en volg de instructies op het scherm om het te voltooien.

Stap 2. Preview iMessage
As long as the scan process is completed, you will be presented with all data types on the sidebar. Choose Berichten en Berichtbijlagen under the Message & Contacts heading. If there are too many chats, pull down the top option and select Alleen verwijderd weergeven. Now, preview the deleted iMessage and attachments.

Stap 3. Recover iMessage without backup
Select all chats you want to get back and click the Herstellen button at the bottom right side. Set an output folder on the popup and click the Herstellen button again to begin recovering your iMessage. It can also retrieve old text messages from your iPhone.

Opmerking: The chats will be saved to your hard drive as CSV, HTML, or attached files. They won't interrupt existing data on your iPhone.

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