How to Retrieve Lost Facebook Messenger Messages on Android

How can I recover deleted Facebook messages?

"I was having a conversation with someone who isn't on my friends list for over a year, and unintentionally, the entire chat got deleted. The conversation holds significance! Is it feasible to recover deleted Facebook Messenger messages? If so, how can it be done?"

Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular applications that Android users rely on to stay connected with their close friends, even colleagues, bosses, and more. Occasionally, you might have lengthy conversations with someone on Messenger, and then accidentally delete the chat. If there's important information within that conversation, you may need to retrieve deleted Facebook Messenger messages. How can you accomplish this?

When confronted with such a scenario, don't panic! There are two methods to retrieve your deleted Facebook Messenger messages: 1. Restore lost Facebook Messenger messages from a backup: If you have a backup of your Facebook Messenger data, you can utilize that to recover your messages. The process may vary depending on the platform (Android or iOS) and the backup method used (such as Google Drive or iTunes). Typically, you would need to reinstall Facebook Messenger and then restore your account from the backup. 2. Directly recover deleted Facebook messages from Android using a third-party Android data recovery tool: For Android devices, there are several reliable data recovery applications available that can help you regain access to your deleted Facebook Messenger conversations. These tools scan your device's internal memory and, in some cases, external storage for deleted messages. Some popular options include Dr.Fone, tools MobiSaver, and DiskDigger. To use these, download and install the software on your computer, connect your Android device, and follow the on-screen instructions to initiate the scanning and recovery process. Remember, the chances of successful recovery depend on factors like how recently the messages were deleted, whether the phone has been used extensively since deletion, and if there's no new data overwriting the old messages.

How to retrieve lost Facebook Messenger messages from a backup 1. **For Android Devices:** a. **Using Google Drive Backup:** - Connect your Android device to Wi-Fi. - Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Backup." - Ensure "Backup to Google Drive" is enabled, and select the backup you want to restore. - Install Facebook Messenger again if uninstalled. - After the app setup, your messages should be restored once the sync is complete. b. **Using Third-Party Tools:** - Download and install a data recovery app like Dr.Fone or tools MobiSaver. - Connect your Android device to the computer using a USB cable. - Follow the app's instructions to scan for backups and recover lost Messenger messages. 2. **For iOS Devices:** a. **Using iTunes Backup:** - Connect your iPhone to the computer where you regularly back up your device. - Open iTunes and select your device. - Click on "Restore Backup" under the "Summary" tab, then choose the backup file you want to use. - After the restore process, open Facebook Messenger. Your messages should be there if they were included in the backup. b. **Using iCloud Backup:** - Erase your iPhone by going to "Settings" > "General" > "Reset" > "Erase All Content and Settings." - During the setup process, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup." - Sign in with your Apple ID and select the backup containing your Messenger messages. - Wait for the restore process to complete, then open Messenger. 3. **Note:** If you don't have any backups or the built-in methods don't work, consider contacting Facebook support for assistance, as they may have additional options or advice for recovering lost messages.

When you accidentally delete some crucial chat history messages from Facebook Messenger, you can attempt to recover them from a backup file on your computer. Here's how: 1. Connect your device to the computer: Ensure that your phone or device where Facebook Messenger is installed is connected to your computer via USB. 2. Locate backup files: Depending on your device and operating system, backup files for Facebook Messenger may be stored in different locations. On an Android device, they are often found in the "Android > Data > com.facebook.orca > databases" folder. For iOS devices, you might need third-party software to access backups. 3. Identify the backup file: Look for files with names like "messages.db" or "Messenger.db", as these typically contain chat history data. 4. Copy the backup file: Carefully copy the backup file to a safe location on your computer, without altering or deleting any other files. 5. Use a database viewer: Download and install a database viewer tool, such as SQLiteBrowser (for SQLite databases) or iFunBox (for iOS). These tools allow you to open and explore the contents of the backup file. 6. Access chat history: Open the backup file in the database viewer, navigate to the appropriate table containing chat history, and locate the deleted messages. 7. Export the messages: Once you've found the deleted messages, export them to a readable format, like a text file or CSV, for reference. 8. Restore messages (optional): If you want to restore the entire chat history, you might need to replace the current Facebook Messenger database file on your device with the backed-up version. However, this could overwrite any new messages. Be cautious with this step. Remember, not all backup files may contain the exact chat history you're looking for, and the process may vary depending on your device and the backup method used. It's essential to have a recent backup to ensure the availability of the deleted messages.

1. Connect Android phone to PC Connect your Android phone to your computer using a USB cable. Make sure your phone is powered on and allow USB debugging if prompted, as this will enable file transfer between the devices.

Connect your Android phone to your computer and locate your device. Navigate to "SD card"/"Internal Storage" > "Android" > "data" > "com.facebook.orca".

2. Recover Deleted Facebook Messenger Messages from Computer

In the folder named "com.facebook.orca", select "cache". Next, open "fb_temp". You can retrieve your Facebook Messenger messages from the backups stored in this folder.

3. Additional Tips: Recover Lost Data from Android Phone using MobiSaver Tool

Android Data Recovery software is a professional tool designed to recover lost data from Android devices. At present, this software cannot assist in recovering deleted Facebook messages. However, we are actively working on adding more features to better serve all Android users. You can utilize this software to retrieve deleted data such as photos, SMS, contacts, video files, and music files.

There are two options available for you to choose from: the Desktop Version and the App Version.

The desktop version requires you to download and install the software on your PC. Afterwards, connect your device to the PC and allow the program to scan for it. For a detailed guide, refer to: MobiSaver for Android Tutorial.

The App version requires you to download and install the software on your devices, then let the program directly scan for lost data. Find more details here: MobiSaver for Android App tools.