It has happened to all of us. We have deleted a text message only to find out shortly after that we either deleted the wrong message or need to retrieve information from one of the deleted text messages. We then frantically searched online for ways to recover deleted text messages in hopes of finding an easy solution. We check websites out of our hair because we can’t find an easy solution.
In the end, we left in dismay that we couldn’t find any solutions on how to recover deleted text messages, or the solutions we found seemed to require so much “detective” work, that the solution itself should be in an episode of CSI. .
Is there really an “easy” way to recover deleted messages?
The good news is that YES, there are a couple of options that allow anyone to easily recover deleted texts, and both are not only very affordable, but both work exactly as advertised.
Before delving into the solutions, there is a solution that is often discussed, which does not work, although many people still talk about it.
What is not working?
Going to your own phone provider will not be a viable option. Yes, they are required by law to keep records of your communication (SMS, calls, etc.), but they are not required to give you their records, unless requested by a court of law. You can’t call AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint and tell them that you want to retrieve a deleted text message from last week because there is something really important within the content of the message. It just won’t work.
The only information that AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or any other cell phone provider will give you is the number, date and time of a call or message. You can plead all you want, but they won’t be able to do anything, so it’s not worth spending your time trying this approach.
It works?
Actually, there are two options available to anyone looking for information on how to recover deleted text messages. These options range from “quick and easy” to the most difficult, but also the most effective.
1) Quick and easy method.
The ‘quick and easy method’ is to buy a SIM card reader, often referred to as a SIM card spy device. This device looks like a USB reader, and the way it works is that you remove the SIM card from your phone, then put the SIM card into the SIM card reader, and then connect the reader to your computer. With the included software (of the SIM card reader), you can immediately retrieve and read deleted text messages. The time period will vary, depending on how much new information is overwritten on the SIM card, but at least you will be able to retrieve and read the last 15-20 messages and scan your call and contact history, even if they were all deleted.
Positive of this approach?
- Very easy.
- It allows you to quickly recover deleted messages.
- It does not require software installation before deleting the message.
What are the negatives of this approach?
- A bit expensive.
- Limited cell phone support.
- It does not work on CDMA networks.
2) More difficult, but more effective method.
The most difficult, but most effective, method is to purchase a cell phone monitoring app that is often used to spy on cheating spouses, monitor teens’ cell phone use, track cell phone location, and locate cell phones. lost or stolen. These apps (often called spy apps or spy phone software) are often used by people who want an easy and convenient way to back up and store all of their personal cell phone data. The reason this method is fast becoming a popular way of backing up personal data on your cell phone is because everything happens automatically. No “syncing” required, no buttons or settings to worry about. Your cell phone data (text messages, call history, etc.) is automatically backed up every day. This means that if you ever delete a text message and then need to quickly retrieve it, all you have to do is log into your account and then in just a few clicks you will have the full content of every message that was sent or received. from your phone. In addition, you will have access to all your contact and call logs.
The reason this is a more difficult method is because it requires you to download your cell phone’s web browser software and install the app on your phone. Not everyone is comfortable downloading mobile phone applications from the Internet using their phone’s web browser. However, once the download is complete, the actual installation is similar to installing an application on your computer. If you are willing to roll the dice and go with this method, you will be very happy with the results. It is essentially a real-time personal backup solution that requires absolutely ZERO work on your part. Everything is done for you. The only downside to this approach is that it requires you to install the software BEFORE deleting the text message you want to recover. This means that you have to be proactive and install the software in advance.
Positive of this approach?
- Extremely effective.
- Affordable.
- The complete content of the text messages is retrieved.
- A large number of mobile phones are supported, including popular models like Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia, and more.
What are the negatives of this approach?
- It can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with installing mobile phone applications.
- The software must be installed before removing the message.
- Requires a data connection like 3G or Edge
- You can increase your data rates if you send a large number of text messages on a daily basis.
There you go. Now you know how to recover deleted text messages using a couple of different approaches. The next time someone asks you how to recover deleted text messages, you will know what options are there and which is the best for that particular situation.
Good luck!