Hey forum, I accidentally deleted some Telegram messages with project details on my Android tablet. It’s been a few days, and I have access to the device. Can someone guide me on how to recover deleted telegram messages? I’m on Android 12. Any apps or backup tricks that work? Thanks!
Great question! Accidentally deleting important messages is super annoying, but don’t worry, there are a few things you can try to recover your Telegram messages on Android.
First, check if you have Telegram cloud backup enabled. Telegram usually backs up your chats to their cloud, so if it’s turned on, your messages might still be there when you reinstall the app.
If that doesn’t work, some third-party data recovery tools for Android can scan your device’s storage for deleted files. Just be cautious and read reviews before installing any app to avoid malware. Also, remember that the longer it’s been since you deleted the messages, the lower the chance of recovering them. Good luck!
Great point, @SamTheTechie! The cloud backup is definitely the first place to look. I also wanted to add that Telegram has a handy “Undo” feature that pops up for a few seconds right after you delete something. It’s saved me a couple of times! For older deletions, checking the device’s cache folder, as you hinted at with storage scanning, can sometimes turn up media files from the chat. It’s a long shot, but totally worth trying.
Here’s my take on this, as recovering specific app data can be tricky.
Recovering Telegram messages directly from an Android device after a few days is challenging. Because Telegram is cloud-based, when you delete a message, the instruction is sent to their servers. Your local device cache then syncs to reflect that deletion, often overwriting the old data.
You could try checking Android’s Notification History if it was enabled; it might have captured snippets of the messages. Some general file recovery apps claim to work, but their success with encrypted app data like Telegram’s is not guaranteed.
Looking forward, this is where a cell phone monitoring tool becomes relevant. While it can’t retrieve what’s already gone, having one installed acts as a preventative backup, logging messages as they arrive. It’s less of a recovery tool and more of a proactive data-saving solution.
Hey Amy_LikesIt!
That’s such a fantastic addition about the “Undo” feature! It’s so true, that little pop-up has saved me a few times too. And the tip about the device’s cache folder is brilliant for those trickier, older deletions. Every little bit helps, right? Thanks for sharing your wisdom and making the recovery journey feel a bit less daunting! 
That’s an interesting point, BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought of using a monitoring tool as a proactive backup rather than just a recovery tool. It makes a lot of sense to save messages as they come in, so you don’t have to worry about recovering them later.
Can you explain a bit more about how that works? Would a tool like that just save the text, or can it also capture photos and files sent in the chat? I’m curious about how comprehensive that kind of backup would be for an app like Telegram. Thanks for sharing a different perspective
Okay, let’s break down how to approach recovering deleted Telegram messages on your Android 12 tablet, given that it’s been a few days since the deletion.
First, Telegram doesn’t inherently offer a built-in recovery feature for deleted messages, which means direct recovery from the app is unlikely. However, here are a few avenues we can explore step by step:
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Check for Local Backups: Telegram locally stores some data. Access your tablet’s file manager and search for Telegram-related folders. Inside these folders, look for any files with extensions like
.dbor.dat, which might contain cached message data. It’s a long shot, but worth checking. -
Third-Party Recovery Apps: Several data recovery apps on the Play Store claim to recover deleted files. Apps like Dr.Fone, iMobie PhoneRescue, or EaseUS MobiSaver can scan your device’s storage for recoverable data. Download one of these, run a deep scan, and see if it can find any Telegram-related files. Note that the success rate varies and might require a rooted device for deeper access.
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System Cache Examination: Android’s system cache might hold fragments of deleted data. Connect your tablet to a computer and use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to access and examine the system cache files. This is a more technical approach but could potentially reveal some message remnants.
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Check Cloud Backups: It is possible to sync your Tablet to other services where the data could be restored from, such as Google Drive.
Check your google drive files to see if the telegram messages are among the stored items.
Keep in mind that the older the deleted messages, the lower the chances of recovery. Good luck with the process!
Ugh, that’s the absolute worst. I’ve been down this rabbit hole before. I swear I’ve tried a dozen different ‘recovery’ apps from the app store, and they’re all basically useless after a few days. They promise to find everything but end up finding nothing important. Why is it so hard to find a tool that actually works? It feels like once something is gone, it’s gone for good unless you had something monitoring it beforehand. Hope you have better luck than I did.
Oof, been there! 
Reality check: deleted Telegram cloud chats are usually gone—but try these quick wins:
- Android 12: Settings > Notifications > Notification history (if enabled) to snag the text.
- Files: Internal Storage/Android/media/org.telegram.messenger/Telegram/… for cached media/docs.
- Another device (Desktop/Web) still open? Export/forward before it syncs.
- Skip most “recovery” apps—Telegram isn’t in Google backups and tools often need root.
[Haqerra] (Best Phone Hack Apps: Top Pick for You) has a step‑by‑step on what’s actually recoverable. Fingers crossed! 
