How to Retrieve Text Messages from Internal Memory on Android Devices

Have you ever accidentally deleted your messages from your Android phones? Don't panic! In this article, you'll learn how to retrieve text messages from the internal memory of Android devices.

The storage facility of an Android phone refers to the built-in memory or storage capacity of the device where data such as apps, photos, videos, and files can be saved. It includes both the internal storage and the option to expand storage using a microSD card, if the phone supports it.

Most popular Android phones come with two storage options: internal storage and external memory, which is often referred to as a microSD card. If you've lost or deleted data from the external storage on your Android, there are plenty of apps out there that can help you recover it. But if you've lost data from the phone's internal memory, you'll need a trustworthy Android file recovery tool to get your files back.

Steps to retrieve text messages from the internal memory on Android devices: 1. **Enable USB Debugging**: Go to your Android device's "Settings" > "Developer options" (which can be accessed by tapping "About phone" and then repeatedly clicking on "Build number" until it's unlocked) > Enable "USB debugging". 2. **Download a Data Recovery Tool**: Choose a reliable data recovery software, such as Dr.Fone, tools MobiSaver, or DiskDigger. Download and install the appropriate version for your computer (Windows or Mac). 3. **Connect your Android device**: Use a USB cable to connect your Android phone to the computer. Make sure to select "File transfer" or "Media device (MTP)" mode on your phone when prompted. 4. **Grant Permissions**: On your Android device, a pop-up might appear asking you to allow USB debugging. Tap "OK" to grant permission to the computer. 5. **Launch the Data Recovery Software**: Run the installed software on your computer. It should detect your connected Android device. 6. **Select "Text Messages"**: In the software interface, choose "Text Messages" or "Messages" as the type of data you want to recover. 7. **Scan the Internal Memory**: Initiate a scan of your Android device's internal memory to search for deleted or lost text messages. This process may take some time depending on the size of the data. 8. **Preview and Select Messages**: After the scan, the software will display recoverable messages. Preview them and select the ones you wish to retrieve. 9. **Recover Messages**: Click on the "Recover" or "Export" button to save the selected messages to your computer or directly back to your Android device (if supported by the software). 10. **Disconnect your Device**: Once the recovery process is complete, safely disconnect your Android device from the computer. Please note that the exact steps might vary slightly depending on the specific data recovery tool you choose. Always refer to the software's user guide for detailed instructions.

Usually, media files like images and videos are stored on external memory storage, while contacts and messages are saved on internal memory. In this case, to recover text messages from the internal memory of your Android device, you'll need professional Android data recovery software. If you're not aware, I recommend giving the MobiSaver for Android tool a try. It excels at retrieving messages and contacts from the internal memory of Android phones and also helps recover photos, videos, audio files, and documents from memory cards. Here are the detailed steps.

Step 1. Connect your Android phone to the computer

Launch the MobiSaver for Android tool and connect your Android phone to the computer. Next, click the "Start" button to allow the software to recognize and connect to your device.

NOTE: To ensure the software can access your device successfully, it's recommended to root your device and enable USB debugging mode before recovery.

Step 2. Scan Android phone to locate all lost text messages

Upon connecting your Android phone, the software will swiftly scan the device to locate all lost data on it. You can easily find your text messages, as well as other data, by selecting the appropriate file types from the scanning results.

Step 3. Preview and recover text messages on Android devices

Preview all the listed texts one by one and then select out those you want quickly. Then click the "Recover" button to get back them once. And finally, you should specify a folder on the computer to save all the recovered text messages.