How can I see deleted messages on Android?

[alenaghose]

I’m looking for ways to see deleted messages on Android and would love recommendations for third-party apps or tools that actually work.
Please share your experiences!

 

[nikhilrajoria]

It is not possible to restore deleted text in an intrinsic format, however, the data can be recovered through a backup (Google drive/ SMS backup apps). Recovery-tools that third-party can provided can only be used when an erased data has not been overwritten.

 

[EmilBrown]

The most basic ones include checking your messaging app Recycle Bin or Trash (usually 30 days on Samsung). In case that does not work, turn on Notification History in the phone settings so that you can see the text of the message notifications cleared recently (up to 24 hours). Alternatively, a cloud backup (Google drive/Samung cloud) or third-party recovery software will also be required.