There are several methods to recover deleted WhatsApp messages, and we’ll discuss some of the most effective ones below.
1. Recover deleted messages from a backup
The most common way to recover deleted WhatsApp messages is to restore them from a backup. WhatsApp automatically backs up your chats every night, so you should have a recent backup available. Here’s how to restore your messages from a backup:
– Uninstall WhatsApp on your phone
– Re-install WhatsApp from the app store
– Follow the prompts to set up WhatsApp on your phone
– When prompted, select the option to restore your chat history
– Wait for WhatsApp to restore your chats from the backup
Please note that restoring your chat history from a backup will delete any new messages that were sent or received after the backup was created.
2. Recover deleted messages using a recovery tool
If you don’t have a recent backup, you can still try to recover your deleted WhatsApp messages using a recovery tool. There are many third-party recovery tools available online, but we recommend using dr.fone – Data Recovery (iOS) or dr.fone – Data Recovery (Android). Here’s how to recover deleted messages using dr.fone:
– Download and install dr.fone on your computer
– Launch dr.fone and connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable
– Select the option for “Recover” from the main menu
– Select “WhatsApp & Attachments” from the list of available file types
– Click “Start Scan” to begin scanning your phone for deleted messages
– Preview and select the deleted WhatsApp messages you want to recover
– Click “Recover” to restore the deleted messages to your phone
Please note that using a recovery tool is not guaranteed to recover all your deleted WhatsApp messages, and some messages may be lost forever.
3. Recover deleted messages from WhatsApp chat logs
If you have downloaded your WhatsApp chat logs before, you can also try to recover deleted messages from them. Here’s how to recover deleted messages from WhatsApp chat logs:
– Open the WhatsApp chat log you want to recover messages from
– Scroll up and look for the deleted messages in the chat log
– If you find the deleted messages, copy and paste them into a new chat
– If you don’t find the deleted messages, check if the chat log has been archived
– If the chat log has been archived, unarchive it and search for the deleted messages again
Please note that this method will only work if you have previously downloaded your WhatsApp chat logs and have not deleted them.
In conclusion, if you accidentally delete your WhatsApp messages, don’t panic because there are ways to recover them. Whether you restore your messages from a backup, use a recovery tool, or search through your chat logs, you can get your messages back and continue chatting with your friends without any interruption.