To get back deleted messages, the method depends on your device type and operating system. Here are the main ways to recover deleted messages on iPhone and Android:

For iPhone (iOS 16 and later)

• Open the Messages app.
• On the conversations list, tap Edit (top-left) or Filters if Message Filtering is on.
• Tap Show Recently Deleted or Recently Deleted to see deleted conversations.
• Select the conversations or messages you want to recover.
• Tap Recover then Recover Messages.
• Messages deleted within the last 30 to 40 days can be recovered this way.
• If you use Messages in iCloud, recovering messages on one device restores them on all devices signed in with the same Apple ID.
• Note: Messages deleted using Undo Send or expired audio messages cannot be recovered

For Android

• Some Android phones (e.g., Samsung Galaxy) have a Recycle Bin or Trash in the Messages app where deleted messages are stored for 30 days.
• Open the Messages app, tap the menu (three dots), then tap Recycle Bin or Trash.
• Select the messages to restore and tap Restore.
• If no recycle bin is available, you can try restoring messages from a backup via Google Backup.
• Alternatively, use third-party Android data recovery software on a computer by connecting your phone via USB; some apps require rooting the phone.
• Be cautious with third-party apps and verify their authenticity before use

Additional Notes

• On iPhone before iOS 16, recovering deleted messages required restoring from an iCloud or iTunes backup.
• On Android, restoring from backup involves factory resetting the device and restoring from the last backup, which erases current data.
• Acting quickly is crucial since deleted messages are only recoverable within a limited time window (usually 30 days).

This covers the main official and practical methods to recover deleted messages on iPhone and Android devices.