Apple, for a recently deleted feature for any content such as images, videos, and any file from the file storage, that file remains in the recently deleted location for thirty days. After 30 days of deletion, the file is permanently removed from the storage. Similarly, iOS 16 or later also has a recently deleted section where users can recover any deleted message.
iOS 17 is the latest version of iOS running right now, but many users are still on iOS 16. And there is an issue that some iOS 16 users are complaining about. Some iOS 16 users cannot view their deleted messages by going into the recently deleted section inside messages. The reason behind it could be a bug or just some software inconsistency issue on the app itself. We can fix this simply by trying out some easy solutions. So, without any further ado, let’s get into them.
How to fix iOS 16 Not Showing Recently Deleted Messages?
The solutions are mostly related to the messages app. It would be best to try all the solutions until you find the one that works for you.
Recheck the location:
We will take you through the steps here to ensure you are navigating to the correct location.
- Open Messages on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Filters option at the top left corner of your screen.
- You will see the Recently Deleted section right at the bottom. Tap on it, and if it does not show you the recently deleted messages, move on to the next solution.