How to find a deleted message on your phone. Convenient and fast recovery of deleted SMS on Android

Accidentally erased important messages on your smartphone and forgot to make a backup before doing so? Most users encounter a similar problem, and then they wonder how to recover deleted SMS on an Android phone without the help of a wizard and whether it is even possible. Let's figure out what methods exist and choose the most effective ones.

How big is the chance of recovering messages?

If the messages were deleted relatively recently, about two to four weeks ago, there is every chance of getting them back. Since they are not immediately cleared from the phone itself, but remain, as it were, in the internal memory basket, from where they can be retrieved using special applications.

Unfortunately, recovery without assistance programs is not possible, since this function is not included in the operating system.

Videos, text documents. Were you able to recover your messages? Most likely, it will also be possible to successfully perform this operation on other deleted materials.

Recovering messages using a computer

Two recovery options: via phone and personal computer, are practically no different from each other. Essentially, all programs follow the same procedure, which is to scan the device, find deleted information and restore it.

Recovery via a computer is more suitable for people who have full internal memory and are unable to install new applications. Either the smartphone is not working correctly, the battery is draining quickly, etc.

Android Data Recovery

A decent program that works great mainly on the Windows operating system. It is simple, rich in functionality and performs basic actions completely free of charge. Before you start, be sure to turn on your phone ! How to do this - read below.

1. We find the icon “ Settings", scroll the page to the very bottom and click " About the device" Now you need to click on the inscription “ Build number" After a couple of seconds, a notification appears indicating that developer mode has been successfully enabled. If you have enabled it before, it will write to you: “No need, you are already a developer.”
2. We return to the root menu and look there for the new item that has appeared “ Developer Options" Many different small settings of the smartphone are displayed, among which we put a tick in front of “ Enable DebuggingUSB" Ready.

Next, we begin working directly with the program itself. Download it to your PC from the official website (enter the name in the search and the first link will be their website). We connect the smartphone to the computer using a cable, turn on the USB mode on the phone. Meanwhile, Android must allow the program to access the data. Click " Allow", and in the utility click " Start».

Begins scanning process Android, which usually takes about 10-20 minutes, so you will have to wait without performing any actions on the phone at this time. After the procedure is completed, absolutely all materials will appear on the screen. Select the “Messages” section. Deleted SMS messages will be highlighted in orange, undeleted ones will be highlighted in black. Using filters you can easily find the SMS you need. We tick them and click “ Recover" Made.

Almost always the program accurately and quickly finds messages and restores them in a matter of minutes, but if this utility did not help or for some reason does not suit you, consider the following..

GT Recovery for Windows

Specific application the mobile version of which only works on Android, and the computer allows you to recover files from your hard drive. If we want to return the SMS, we will have to download this application to our phone. You will find a detailed guide to this utility below.

Dr. Fone Android Data Recovery

Another excellent recovery program that performed operations through a computer. Immediately after launching the utility, we see a notification that you need to connect the device via a USB cable. To begin with, it is best to select only one device to test the program and understand whether it successfully identifies the phone.

Now we check USB debugging, and if it is disabled, follow the procedure described below. If you enabled it in the system “Settings”, then skip these steps.

• For ownersAndroid3 and below: In the mini-menu, select “Settings”, then “Applications”. A new window appears, where we click on “Development” and check whether the checkbox next to “USB debugging” is active. If it is turned off, then activate it with one click.
• For ownersAndroid0 – 4.1: The first and last stages are similar to the above, but instead of “Applications” we click on “Developer options”.
• For ownersAndroid1 and higher: here the procedure is a little more complicated. After calling “Settings” in the program menu, select “About Phone”. Now click on the “Build number” item several times until the message “You are in developer mode” appears. After this, we return to the root of the menu and repeat all the steps from the second method.

Now we reconnect the smartphone to the computer and on the monitor screen click “ Next" Scanning will take some time, so make sure the battery is charged. Want to save time and only need to search for specific files: videos, messages or images? Then in the next window, mark the type of materials, click “Next”, select mode: advanced or standard, and wait for the scan to finish.

When the operation is completed, we get to the preview window, where the deleted and active information is indicated. Deleted SMSwill be highlighted in red. Mark the necessary materials for restoration and click “Recover”. Ready.

Note! This program usually works perfectly and without root rights, but in isolated cases it may be required.

MobiKin Doctor

A similar program, practically no different from the previous ones. Her the main advantage is ease of use and a clear interface. We follow the standard procedure: download, install, launch and connect the phone. The ideal solution would be to update all drivers on your PC before doing this.

When the application has found the smartphone, on the left side of the screen click on “ Messages" All available SMS messages appear. Check the messages needed for recovery and click “ Recover».

Do not forget that after recovering SMS using a computer, the materials are most often saved not on the phone, but on the PC in TXT format. You can open them in any browser, read them directly from the program, or transfer them to your mobile phone.

How to recover deleted SMS on Android phone without PC

Is it possible to recover deleted SMS without a computer, because such recovery is faster and more convenient? The answer is definitely yes. There is also a wide range of high-quality and effective applications to choose from, and the entire operation is carried out in a few clicks.

GT Recovery (ROOT rights required)

This application has already been mentioned above, but now we will consider it as the best recovery tool for Android. You should download it from Google Play, avoiding unverified and dubious sources.

1. After installation, open the application and get to the main screen, where we are asked to select what type of files need to be restored . The application is completely translated into Russian, which is significantly different from computer programs, because they most often contain factory English.
2. Click on the section “ RecoverySMS", then select which phone memory to scan: external or internal. In most cases, messages are located on the internal memory, so check the box next to it.
3. Now it asks us for permission to access root rights. Yes, yes, to use this program Superuser mode required. Click “Submit”.
4. Scanning begins. The wait may take up to half an hour, depending on the amount of information on your device.
5. After completion, we receive a notification that the process has completed successfully and we see the number of SMS found. A similar message will be in the notification shade. The found materials are displayed on the screen. We tick the required ones. Specify the storage location: memory and folder. Click "OK". SMS messages will be saved as text documents.

SMS BackUp (without Root rights)

A good app, a little different from others. Its main function is SMS backup, which allows you to securely save messages and protect them from accidental deletion. Backup takes place in formatXML.

The program also perfectly recovers SMS messages, lost contacts and calls. If you have Ruth rights, you can even backup various applications.

How to avoid losing SMS on Android

Of course, the recovery procedure is not very complicated and long, but if possible it is better to avoid it, as it still takes time. There are several great ways to protect yourself from accidentally deleting messages.

Backup SMS

The most reliable option, which, for example, is necessary before flashing the device. The Sms Backup&Restore application comes to the rescue. Download the application from Google Play, install it, open it.

1. Click " Perform a backup" A mini-menu appears where you can choose the following: backup all conversations or only certain dialogues. Now “OK” and just wait for the end of the process, which you can monitor in real time.
2. We see a notification about successful completion of the process and a warning that it is better to save data to an external card. Because in case of breakdowns, incorrect operation of the operating system, or flashing, all materials from the internal memory may disappear. “OK” again. Done, messages have been successfully transferred to the memory card.

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What is the maximum time after which messages are no longer available for recovery?

It depends on their number. If, for example, you had a couple of dialogues, you deleted them, no longer created new conversations, and six months later you decided to restore those two dialogues - they will be successfully found and restored. But if there are a lot of messages, it is very difficult to find old ones among them.

As you can see, restoring deleted SMS on your phone is a simple procedure, and the Android system is completely ready for it. If you strictly follow the instructions and avoid overly complex operations, everything will work out. Also that at any time you can write to us in the comments and receive professional help from our consultants. Don't forget to back up on time and always check the information you delete. Good luck!

Text messages sometimes contain data important to the user (bank codes, personal correspondence, telephone numbers, etc.). Therefore, if they are accidentally erased, a system failure or the loss of a mobile device, the question arises as to whether it is possible to return the missing SMS yourself. Let's look at how to recover deleted messages on Samsung Galaxy phones.

Ways to revive erased SMS

The main difference between SMS messages and music, photos and other types of user data is that on Android they are stored in the system partition, access to which is closed in the standard operating mode. Therefore, the process of restoring them is carried out using specific software that can work with the protected area of ​​the smartphone and Superuser rights.

SMS messages deleted from a mobile device can be returned in several ways:

1. Using a previously created backup. The most commonly used applications for this are SMS Backup And Restore, MyPhoneExplorer, Super Backup: SMS&Contacts and Samsung Kies.
2. Through a computer and the Android Data Recovery program, Dr.Fone or Mobikin Doctor For Android.
3. Using the Dumpster mobile application, which acts as a basket.

Each of the listed options has its own advantages and disadvantages. Resuscitating SMS using the first method requires the user to have a previously created copy of messages, which is not always at hand. Resuscitator applications will give a positive result only if the SMS was deleted recently and the superuser profile is open on Samsung. The Dumpster recycle bin is not a standard utility for the Android OS, so its use is also associated with some difficulties.

Recovering text messages using a backup file

Android OS developers took care of the safety of user data and provided several effective tools for backing up SMS, contacts, notes and other important information. One of the most effective utilities in this area is SMS Backup And Restore. It works like this:

1. Download this application on Samsung. This can be done absolutely free from the Play Market.
2. Open the program and go into its settings. In the window that appears, in the “Backup folder” tab, specify the storage location for the future copy, and in the “Scheduled backup” section, set the automatic backup parameters.
3. Return to the main menu and click “Make a backup”.
4. Give the file a name, and then click Ok, thereby enabling copying. For greater reliability, it is recommended to save the created document on an external drive or computer.
   

Now, after erasing important messages on your Samsung Galaxy, you just need to re-run the Backup And Restore program and use the “Restore” function, specifying the storage location of the previously mounted backup.

Another effective and easy-to-use application for recovering SMS on an Android device is Super Backup: SMS&Contacts. The procedure for working with it will be as follows:

After this, the utility will independently create the SMSContactsBackup folder in the internal memory of the device, where all text messages will be recorded. In the future, they can be used to resuscitate important SMS messages.

You can also make a backup of messages through a computer and a program for synchronizing and backing up Samsung smartphones, called Samsung Kies. To use this software, you must:

After detecting a missing SMS on your Samsung, reconnect it to the PC, launch Samsung Kies and in the same Backup/Restore section use the Restore recovery procedure.

How to return erased SMS if there is no backup file?

If you did not take care of the safety of your personal information in advance and did not bother to create a backup copy of text messages, the method discussed above will not be relevant for you. In such cases, special resuscitation applications come to the rescue. The principle of their operation is to search for “fingerprints” of erased data that remained in the system and recover missing SMS messages from them.

The success of resuscitation directly depends on how long ago the messages were deleted from the phone and whether you exchanged SMS after that. This is due to the fact that when new information is recorded on the device, it can be placed in the same sector where the erased SMS messages were previously located. And this will lead to the complete destruction of all or part of the “prints”, which will make the restoration process ineffective.

All software that allows you to return lost SMS requires Superuser rights on Samsung. To obtain them, you can use the Framaroot program:

1. Install the specified application on the problematic smartphone.
2. Launch it and in the initial window click “Install SuperSU”.
3. Specify the root activation method (for example, Boromir).

A corresponding window will notify you that rooting has been successfully completed.

Now you can proceed directly to recovering lost information. And the Android Data Recovery program will help us with this:

1. Download and install the utility on your computer.
2. Connect the mobile device on which you want to restore SMS to it and activate USB debugging. This feature is located on Android in the “Developer Options” section. If your Samsung Galaxy does not have such a tool in the specified location, you will additionally need to go to the “About Device” tab and click on the “Build Number” item several times in a row.
   
3. Launch Android Data Recovery. After initializing the smartphone, specify the type of data you want to find (Messaging), and then click Next.
   
4. After completing the search for erased information, select SMS messages that are important to you and click Recover.
   

After restoring text messages, it is better to remove root access, as it can lead to unstable operation of the operating system.

Let me tell you about ways to recover SMS after deletion on an Android phone. We will use special programs. We are not responsible for your actions.

This article is suitable for all brands that produce phones on Android 9/8/7/6: Samsung, HTC, Lenovo, LG, Sony, ZTE, Huawei, Meizu, Fly, Alcatel, Xiaomi, Nokia and others. We are not responsible for your actions.

Recovering SMS on Android using a computer

The process of recovering messages through an Android gadget and a personal computer is almost no different. All programs perform the same procedure, which consists of scanning the device, searching for deleted data and restoring it.

The recovery option via a computer is more suitable for those users whose gadgets have full internal memory and cannot install new programs. Either the phone is not working correctly, the battery is draining quickly, etc.

The faster the necessary measures are taken, the greater the chances of recovering lost data. Overwriting information with other data reduces the possibility of recovery significantly.

To work you will need:

• Special program for computer.
• USB cable.
• An Android smartphone on which you want to restore SMS.
• Computer or laptop.

MobiKin Doctor for Android

The application is very popular and clearly deserves attention if you need to recover missing SMS messages. The developers advise getting root rights for your Android device, but the software also works with non-rooted gadgets.

We perform the following actions:

• First, put your Android phone into developer mode. To do this, go to the menu, there we find the “For Developers” section, where we select “”. We connect the gadget to the computer via a USB cable.
• Download the MobiKin Doctor program to your computer (Mac or Windows) from the developer’s website and install it.
• You will then be prompted for a simple registration procedure. If you first want to use the trial version, then you don’t have to register, click “Next” and the software file will be on your computer. Let's launch the program.
• The Android device will be displayed on the main page. Check the box below to mark the information that needs to be restored. Click on the “Next” button.

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• A page will open where in the left panel you should select what exactly you want to restore first. In our case, select “Messages”. The list of recovered messages will open in the central panel; if you click on any of them, its contents will be displayed in the right panel. Now check the SMS that you want to recover, and then click on the “Recover” button.

It is necessary to pay attention to the following points:

• SMS messages are restored to your computer.
• The application supports more than 2 thousand models of Android gadgets, but incompatibility with any specific device is possible. This nuance can be clarified on the developer’s website.

GT Recovery for Windows

The program will be an excellent choice for solving the problem of recovering lost messages. The software has two recovery modes - advanced and fast. When you select the fast mode, an accelerated scan will detect recently deleted files. When the situation is complicated by data that was lost much earlier, it is necessary to use the advanced mode, which will take more time, but even here a 100% result is not guaranteed.

To reduce search time in GT Recovery, it is possible to specify the format of the required files or the folder where the information was previously located. The result of the software will be a report with messages that can be restored.

Download the application from the official website of the developer. We install the software on the computer.

Now on the Android gadget we activate USB debugging, after which we connect the phone to the computer via a USB cable. Open GT Recovery for Windows, the registration window will immediately appear. When using the free version, this step can be ignored. After entering the working window, select the “Mobile Data Recovery” option.

Dr. Fone Android Data Recovery

An excellent program that allows you to recover messages. This is a professional tool that can revive not only SMS, but also e-mail, contacts with names, videos and photos. Operating principle of Dr. Fone is not much different from the previously presented programs, but there are some nuances.

First, you should download the utilities from the developer's resource. We install the software on the computer.

• We connect the Android gadget via a USB cable to the computer and activate USB debugging.
• Select the data to be recovered and start the scanning process.
• In the lower right corner, activate the recovery button.

Recovering SMS on Android without a computer

Almost all applications for mobile gadgets access the physical memory of the device itself, where all the necessary data is stored. To access this data, you must obtain root rights (superuser rights). It is important to take this nuance into account, since such a procedure entails certain consequences, for example, in the form of loss of warranty.

GT Recovery app

Above we looked at this application for a computer, now we will use a recovery tool for the Android system. Download the application from Google Play to avoid dubious and unverified sources.

Instructions:

• After installing the application, the main screen will open where you can select the type of files to recover. The program is completely translated into Russian, which is the main difference from computer programs with factory English.
• Click on the “SMS Recovery” item, then select which gadget memory should be scanned: internal or external. Often messages are located on the internal memory, so put a checkmark next to it.
• Now you will be asked to allow access to root rights. To use this software, activated superuser mode is required. Select “Provide”.
• The scanning process will begin. The wait can last up to 30 minutes, depending on the amount of data on your gadget.
• Once completed, you will be notified that the process has completed successfully. The number of SMS found will be displayed. An identical message will be located in the notification shade. The found materials will be displayed on the screen. Check the boxes that are required for restoration. We indicate the location to save them: memory, folder. Click "OK". SMS will be saved as text documents.

SMS BackUp

If you are wondering how deleted SMS can be recovered on Android, you can use a tool to create and restore a backup copy of the data. This method does not require working with a computer; all manipulations are performed directly on the smartphone.

An excellent application for solving this problem would be SMS BackUp&Restore software. The program is easy to work with - it has several functions that allow you to:

• Search for specific files.
• Create backup copies of data.
• Recover messages.
• Delete archives with information.

It turns out that you need to first create a copy. To do this, a program is installed on the gadget in advance. you need to launch it and select the “Backup” function. After a few minutes of waiting, a copy will be created.

When you need to recover previously deleted messages, you should use the application again. You need to click on the “Restore” button, after which we select the desired copy with the data. In a couple of minutes it's done.

Dumpster

The Dumpster application allows you to easily recover deleted SMS messages on your Samsung phone.

The application replicates the functionality of the shopping cart on a computer. When the user deletes files, they are saved and duplicated in a special program storage. Then you can access them at any time and restore the necessary information without difficulty.

Instructions for using the program:

• Download the software and install it on your Android gadget.
• Open the application and select the required file to restore. Only those files that were deleted after installing the software are available.
• Click on it and select recovery.

This way, you can return not only SMS, but also videos, photos and other lost data to your phone. In addition to the recycle bin function, the Dumpster application can be used as a backup storage that allows you to save the necessary information. The program has a premium version, which provides large amounts of memory and no intrusive advertising.

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Most modern phones have a very useful feature. Deleted messages are not erased immediately, but are moved to the deleted folder. In this case, returning a lost SMS is carried out in a couple of clicks.

And never respond to advertisements in the style of “I will restore SMS inexpensively.” These are just scammers.

How to Recover Messages on iPhone

Recovering SMS messages on iPhone is difficult, but doable. The only negative is that all the data that is present on the gadget will be lost. So, restore only extremely important information.

There are two ways. With any of them, you cannot turn off the device, pull out the USB cable from the computer, and you must monitor the charge level.

Method No. 1. Recover SMS on your phone using an iTunes backup.

Important. Firstly, this method is only suitable for those who saved a duplicate on iTunes before they started restoring messages. And the necessary dialogues are stored in this duplicate. Secondly, all information that appeared after the rollback to the previous state is erased.

First, you need to open iTunes on your computer and click on the following menu items: Edit - Settings - Devices - Check the box next to “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically.” This will disable automatic synchronization between iPhone and PC. If this is not done, it may prevent resumption.

Now you can connect your Apple device to your computer via a USB cable and restore the archived copy. With iTunes open, select the File tab and click Devices.

After that, click on Restore from Back up. If you are using iTunes version 10.7 or lower, right-click on the device in the sidebar and select Restore from Backup.

We wait a few minutes for the utility to download the connection to the iPhone. After this, the phone will return to its earlier state and the messages will return.

Method No. 2. Recover using iCloud

Again, there must be a backup made using iCloud. And make sure you have your AppleID and password handy.

First you need to erase files from your device. This is done as follows: go to the Settings menu and click on General, and then on Reset and Erase All Content and Settings. The data is destroyed and the previous state will be installed instead.

Important. Data that appeared after the copy was created will be lost.

Next, click on “Restore from iCloud Backup”. To do this, the device will ask for an AppleID and password. We enter and wait for the rollback to occur. After this, the iPhone will reboot, restore accounts and settings, and only then restore the files from the copy.

How to recover SMS on Android and Windows Phone

Unfortunately, Android smartphones do not provide a small and useful feature such as saving duplicate SMS messages.

To avoid the hassle of searching for ways to return data, you can install the small Backup to Gmail application. It automatically saves conversations in your Gmail account. To do this, you need a valid mailbox; creating one takes five minutes. Next, it’s very simple, download the application to your smartphone and log into your account. Select the Restore option, and the job is done. All dialogues and calls will be automatically stored in the SMS folder in your mailbox.

What you need to install the previous version:

• Restore point to previous system state
• Microsoft account
• Wi-Fi. The process involves a large amount of data, and if connected via mobile Internet, a large fee will be charged for the traffic consumed.

We reset the smartphone settings to factory settings. To do this, click Settings – Device information – Reset settings.

After resetting to the initial state, the device will offer re-configuration. We agree and log in under the Microsoft account in which the desired state of the gadget is stored. Click on the restore point and wait for it to load. After loading, enter passwords if necessary. Ready.

Windows also offers to automatically save messages on the cloud, but if you delete an SMS from your phone, it will also be erased from the cloud. This function is convenient if your smartphone changes. You can transfer old dialogs from the cloud to a new gadget.

Ways to return SMS using third-party programs

All methods described below are suitable for all platforms.

Important. The method will only work if the device has not been rebooted and the SIM card has not been changed.

To restore data you will need:

• The phone that contained the SMS;
• SIM card;
• SIM card reader;
• Special program. There are many of them, download the most suitable one;
• Computer or laptop.

If the messages were recently deleted, then when you turn on the card reader with a SIM card, and using a special program, all dialogs can be seen on the laptop monitor.

In addition, there is an unreal number of different third-party programs that recover any data, not just SMS. For example, Dr.Fone or Recovery. As a rule, the utility is downloaded, the smartphone is connected to the PC, the utility scans the memory and offers to select recoverable files.

Most text messaging (SMS) programs do not provide any way to restore them if necessary. However, this does not mean that they disappear without a trace. Just as it happens in Windows with deleted files, they can be restored as long as they have not been overwritten by other data. Therefore, do not waste time and follow these instructions.

Install Dr.Fone for Android on your computer (Windows or Mac). It is designed to recover deleted data (contacts, messages, call logs, photos, documents) on Android devices. Please note that in the free version the program will only show you the deleted data, but to restore it it will ask you to purchase the full version. Since I just need to find out information from the destroyed message, this suits me.

After launching the program, connect your smartphone to your computer. Before this, you need to enable USB debugging on your smartphone. This procedure may vary slightly depending on the version of Android you have installed. After connection, Dr.Fone for Android will in most cases detect the mobile device and, if necessary, install the correct drivers. Then you need to check the boxes which data the program will look for. This will help reduce scanning time.

At the next stage, root will be installed on the smartphone. The program requires superuser rights to operate, so Dr.Fone for Android automatically roots your device. After data recovery, the program will return the gadget to its original state, so you don’t have to worry about losing the warranty.

Next, Dr.Fone for Android will scan the memory of the connected smartphone. The duration of this process depends on the amount of data available on the device. In my case, the scan took approximately 10–15 minutes. As a result, the program displayed a list of deleted SMS and their content, which is what I needed.

Dr.Fone for Android will be useful if you have accidentally deleted some data and will help you recover it. But it’s better, of course, not to let things get to such a scenario and make backup copies in advance. Since this article is about text messages, I would like to recommend the SMS Backup & Restore utility. It can create backups of correspondence in the device’s memory or in a cloud service, works on a schedule and is completely free.