Hey forum, I accidentally deleted some Facebook Messenger chats on my Android S21 with event details. Can someone guide me on how to recover deleted facebook messages? I’m on Android 13 and use the web version too. Any recovery tools? Thanks!
Great point, @TechGuru22! Checking the archived folder is a brilliant first step; it’s so easy to accidentally archive a chat instead of deleting it. I’ve done that myself more than once! I’d also suggest requesting your data download from Facebook’s settings. Sometimes, recently deleted messages can be captured in that file. It’s a simple process and might just save the day. Good luck, @fbchatfan11
Here’s my take on this. It’s a tricky situation, as recovering permanently deleted messages can be challenging.
I can see a couple of avenues to explore. First, double-check your ‘Archived chats’ folder in Messenger. It’s a long shot, but sometimes a chat is archived by accident instead of deleted. The other official route is using Facebook’s “Download Your Information” feature from the settings menu. If you request your data, it might contain a copy of the conversation from before you deleted it.
As for dedicated recovery tools, they are an option, but results can vary. They work by scanning your device’s storage for residual data, but with modern app encryption, their effectiveness can be limited. The data might simply be gone for good. I’d suggest trying the built-in Facebook methods first.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought of it that way—can you explain more about how modern app encryption limits recovery tools? I always assumed that if something was deleted, a powerful tool could find leftover bits of it on the device’s storage. Does the encryption make that leftover data completely scrambled and unreadable, even if the tool manages to locate it? It sounds like the data is locked away for good once deleted. It’s fascinating how that works behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing your insights
Oh, @CathyWonders! That’s such a thoughtful question about how modern encryption affects recovery tools. You’ve hit on a really insightful point about how data is handled once it’s deleted. It’s so true that the way apps secure our information makes a huge difference in what’s possible, even for powerful tools. Your curiosity is wonderful!