How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Android

Losing or deleting important messages can be a frustrating experience, but it's not the end of the world.

Your deleted messages aren't gone for good - they're just stuck in a "delete" state, waiting to be replaced by new data. To recover them, it's best to stop using your device to create new data until you find a solution to retrieve your lost messages.

There are two solutions to recover deleted messages on Android: restoring your phone from Google Drive or using a recovery tool specifically designed for this purpose. Both methods will be explained in detail in this guide, and you can choose the one that works best for you.

Part 1. Recover Deleted Text Messages Using a Recovery Tool

If you've never made any backup of your Android data or don't want to restore your device from Google Drive at the cost of losing existing data, try Qiling MobiSaver for Android, a data recovery tool that can scan your device, find lost messages, and take them back without errors. This tool has many outstanding features, including the ability to recover lost messages, which is particularly useful if you've never made a backup of your Android data.

• It is Virus-free and malware-free.
• The tool supports almost all Android data, including contacts, messages, videos, documents, and more.
• It is compatible with almost all Android types.

To recover deleted text messages using Qiling MobiSaver for Android:

• Free Download
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Step 1. Connect your device to the computer with a USB, then run Qiling MobiSaver for Android and click "Start."

Step 2. MobiMover for Android will display all your deleted data it found from your device. From the displayed data types, choose "Messages" to recover deleted messages on your Android device.

Step 3. Click "Recover" to start the recovery process, and then select a folder to save the recovered files.

Tips: Apart from retrieving text messages, Qiling MobiSaver for Android also does an excellent job in retrieving photos from Android.

Part 2. Recover Deleted Text Messages from a Google Backup

 If you've already backed up your device to Google Drive, you can restore it from there, but you'll have to reset your device and erase all personal data in the process. Otherwise, you can try the method from Part 1.

Step 1. First, check if you've backed up your device to Google, and if you're confident that you've created a backup, proceed to Step 2.

• Open the Google Drive app on your device.
• Tap "Menu" (the three horizontal lines).
• Tap "Backups."
• Then you will see your device, select it.
• To check the date of the last backup for SMS, go to the new page, find the entry for SMS, and look for the date listed under "Last Backup" or "Last Synced" to see when the data was last backed up.

Step 2. To reset your phone to its factory settings, follow the steps specific to your device, as the process may vary.

• Go to the Settings of your phone, and select "Backup and reset".
• Select "Factory data reset."
• Confirm your choice.

Step 3. Restore your phone from Google Drive.

• Download Google Drive on your device and open it.
• To backup your data, tap on "Let's Go" and then select "Copy your data". Next, connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
• Select the "A backup from an Android phone" option from the new screen.
• "I agree" to what?
• To restore your device, go to the backup list, select the most recent backup, and click "Restore".
• After that, you can follow its on-screen prompts to set it up.

Part 3. Backup Text Messages on Android

Backing up your Android data is crucial to prevent significant losses when unexpected events like water damage, system crashes, or update failures occur. To achieve this, you have two options: using AutoPlay or Google. Both methods allow you to safeguard your device's data, but they work slightly differently.

Option 1. Back up Android Phone to PC via AutoPlay

Step 1. Connect your Android phone to a computer. 

Step 2. When an AutoPlay popup appears on your PC, click "Open Folder" to view the data on your device quickly.

Step 3. Copy and paste the files and folders you want from your Android phone to the PC. 

Option 2. Back up Android Phone to Google Drive

Step 1. Go to the Settings on your phone.

Step 2. Tap on "Backup and reset."

Step 3. Check both "Back up my data" and "Automatic restore."

Step 4. Tap on "Backup Account" and add your Google account.

Step 5. Go back to "Settings" and tap "Accounts." Then tap "Google."

Step 6. Choose the data you wish to backup.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking to recover deleted text messages from your Android phone, our guide can help. Two solutions are available: using Qiling MobiSaver for Android, which is easier to operate and quick to recover, or using Google Drive, which doesn't require any third-party software. Both options can help you get your lost messages back.

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