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How to Retrieve Deleted SMS on Huawei

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 | by Woodward

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Summary

If your Huawei text messages have disappeared and you want to get them back, don't worry - there are easy and quick solutions to recover deleted Huawei text messages.

Losing important text messages on a Huawei phone can be frustrating, but the good news is that all Huawei phones come with a built-in backup app that allows you to back up and restore data, including call logs, SMS, media files, and more. If you've enabled this feature on your device before losing the text messages, you can still retrieve them using this feature.

If you don't have a backup of your Huawei device, you can use recovery tools to retrieve deleted messages. These tools can scan your device and recover deleted data, including messages. They work by scanning the device's internal storage for deleted data and recovering it. Some popular recovery tools include Deep Data Recovery, FoneDog Toolkit, and PhoneRescue.

Whether you made a backup or not, follow our guide to recover deleted messages from a Huawei phone.

Method 1. How to Recover Deleted Messages on Huawei without Backup

Considering that most people don't have the habit of backing up their devices, we recommend starting with a data recovery tool like Qiling MobiSaver, which can help recover data from an Android phone without a backup. This tool can assist with various tasks, such as recovering deleted files, restoring contacts, and more.

To recover deleted text messages:

Step 1. To use Qiling MobiSaver for Android, connect your Huawei smartphone to your computer and run the software. Click the "Start" button to initiate the connection process, ensuring your device is rooted beforehand. This allows the software to recognize and connect to your device.

connect your Huawei device to computer

Step 2. After connecting your phone, the software quickly scans the device to find all existing and lost data, allowing you to easily locate and recover the lost messages you're looking for by selecting the correct file types.

select the Huawei device and click scan

Step 3. Preview all the recoverable files one by one, then select the ones you want quickly, and finally click the "Recover" button to get them back. The option to list only deleted items is also available.

preview and recover the deleted data

Method 2. How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages with Backup

Huawei's built-in backup app allows users to back up their SMS to various storage options, including SD card, internal storage, or external USB storage. If you've backed up your messages before deleting them, you can retrieve them using this feature.

Step 1. To restore a backup on a Huawei phone, open the Backup app, and then tap the "Restore" option.

Step 2. Choose the source that stores your backup.

Step 3. Select "Messaging," then tap "Restore."

Step 4. Choose a location to house your messages and click "OK."

Method 3. How to Get Deleted Text Messages Back via HiSuite

Huawei's HiSuite is a file manager that allows users to retrieve, send, or manage data on Huawei devices, functioning as a transfer tool to move files between a phone and a computer. Additionally, if messages were previously backed up via HiSuite, they can be restored to the device.

Step 1. Connect your Huawei to your computer and run HiSuite.

Step 2. To proceed, tap "Yes" on your device when a message called "Allow access to device data" appears, granting the necessary permissions.

Step 3. You will be asked whether to "Allow connection in HDB mode," tap "Yes."

Step 4. After that, click the "Restore" option.

Step 5. Select "Messages."

Step 6. Click "Restore" to get your deleted messages back.

Method 4. Other Ways to Recover Deleted Text Messages

If you've backed up your deleted messages to SMS backup apps like SMS Backup & Restore or cloud services like OneDrive, you can follow the app's or service's instructions to retrieve them. The process is straightforward, and we won't list the steps here.

Wrapping Up

This guide provides a comprehensive list of methods to recover deleted text messages. By following these steps, users may be able to retrieve their lost messages. If any questions or concerns arise, assistance is available to help users navigate the process.

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