How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on Samsung Galaxy Phone

Often, when we scroll down on our phone or if one of our children takes our phone, text messages are accidentally deleted. Viewing that thing, we are anxious...

Akhilesh

Last updated on September 11, 2023

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Often, when we scroll down on our phone or if one of our children takes our phone, text messages are accidentally deleted. Viewing that thing, we are anxious about how to get that deleted message back to the phone. If you don’t know, every Android phone has a special feature that allows it to store files even after deleting them. I agree this can be tricky, but it is impossible to accomplish.

Whether you use a Google messaging app or another, restoring any deleted message is now possible. Samsung phones have multiple gateways to recover deleted text messages, which we found to be a potential solution to this problem. But the issue is that being a long-time Samsung user, such users are not able to restore discarded text messages. So, here we will guide you on it.

Using the Recycle bin

Samsung Phones with Android 9.0 or later versions have a dedicated recycle bin space. When the user deletes or accidentally does something similar, that deleted message moves to the recycle bin section. As a result, if the user wants to retrieve it within the grace period, he can do so within 30 days of receiving it. Otherwise, it will be permanently deleted from your phone after 30 days. So, first and foremost, try to use recycle bin to retrieve the message. Follow these instructions if you don’t know how to do it.

Launch the Samsung Messages app.
Then Tap on the three-dot icon appearing at the top right corner.
From there, select the recycle bin option.
Find the message you want to retrieve and long-press it. (Tap on others to select multiple messages)
Now Tap on restore.
That’s all. Your deleted message will now appear alongside existing messages.

Using Samsung Cloud

This method facilitates those who have an existing backup of files including media, messages, contacts, etc. As we expect you will be able to retire your deleted message within 30 days. However, in any case, if you missed that grace period for the recycle bin, do not worry if you have a proper backup with Samsung Cloud. Samsung’s data storage service lets you access your valuable data anywhere, anytime. Now it’s time to use it. Restoring deleted messages from a previous backup is possible with Samsung cloud. To do so, follow these steps.

Open the Settings app on your phone.
You can then find accounts and backup options by scrolling down.
Now select the restore data option.
Next tap on backup history >> message.
Find the message you want to restore.
Now select that message and tap on restore.
That’s it, you are done.

Using Samsung Smart Switch

A Samsung data switching service allows users to take backups and move data from one PC or phone to another. You can use Samsung Cloud if you do not have a backup. It is another good way to restore deleted messages if you have a previous backup over Smart Switch on your PC. All you need to do is follow these steps.

How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on Samsung Galaxy Phone