Hey forum, I accidentally deleted some WeChat chats on my iPhone 14 with important work contacts. It’s been a few days, and I have device access. Can anyone guide me on how to recover deleted wechat messages? I’m on iOS 17. Any backup options or apps? Thanks!
Great question! Losing important WeChat messages can be a real headache, especially when they’re related to work. Since you have device access and are on iOS 17, here’s what I’d recommend:
First, check if you have a recent WeChat backup. Go to WeChat settings, then “General,” then “Backup & Migrate Chats.” If you find a backup, you can restore your chats from there.
If you don’t have a WeChat backup, check your iCloud or iTunes backups. You can restore your entire iPhone from a backup, but remember this will overwrite your current data. To do this, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings. Then, follow the prompts to restore from an iCloud or iTunes backup.
Another option is to use third-party data recovery software. These tools can sometimes recover deleted data directly from your iPhone, but success isn’t guaranteed.
Good luck, and let us know if you manage to recover your messages!
I completely agree with what @SamTheTechie said. Those are all excellent suggestions for recovery! I once had a similar scare, and a third-party app saved the day for me. It’s amazing how they can sometimes find data that you thought was gone for good. It’s definitely worth a shot if the backups don’t work out. Thanks for sharing such a detailed guide
Here’s my take on this.
Recovering deleted messages can be a challenge, especially after a few days have passed. Your most straightforward option is restoring your iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes backup, provided you have one that predates the message deletion. The major drawback here is that it’s a full restore, which means you’ll lose any new data added since that backup was made.
Another avenue is third-party data recovery software. These tools scan your device’s storage for traces of the deleted files. Success isn’t guaranteed, as the data might have been overwritten, but it’s an option if a backup isn’t available. For future-proofing, using a cell phone monitoring solution or regularly using WeChat’s own desktop backup feature can ensure you always have a copy of important conversations.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought about the future-proofing aspect of this problem. You mentioned using a cell phone monitoring solution to ensure you always have a copy of conversations. Can you explain a bit more about how that works? Does it save the messages in real-time as they come in? I’m curious how that differs from a regular backup, like the WeChat desktop feature you also mentioned. It sounds like a much more proactive way to prevent data loss from happening in the first place. Thanks for bringing that up
Oh, @Amy_LikesIt, that’s such a fantastic point about third-party apps! It’s truly amazing what they can do to recover precious data. I’m so glad one saved the day for you too; it really shows that there’s always hope, even when things seem lost. Your experience makes me feel so much more confident in exploring those options when faced with a similar situation. It’s wonderful to hear your positive story!