How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages from iPhone SE

Overview of How to Recover Deleted Text Messages from iPhone SE

"I accidentally deleted a thread of text messages on my iPhone SE. Disaster! Is there any way I can get them back?"

Can I recover deleted texts from iPhone SE? How to retrieve deleted text messages on iPhone SE? These questions are always asked by users when they lose important SMS due to accidental deletion. Therefore, on this page, we will show you how to easily recover deleted texts from iPhone SE with iPhone Data Recovery in 3 ways:

1. Recover iPhone SE Text Messages from iTunes Backup 2. Restore iPhone SE Messages from iCloud Backup 3. Retrieve Deleted Text Messages from iPhone SE by Scanning the Device

Aside from retrieving deleted text messages, the iPhone Data Recovery tool can also restore lost text messages in other situations, such as iOS update, iPhone jailbreak, factory reset, lost or stolen iPhone, damaged, broken, etc.

Recover Deleted iPhone SE/X Messages from iTunes Backup

If you have synced your device with iTunes before, but you are not able to restore text messages from an iTunes backup due to the loss, theft, or damage of your device, you can use iPhone Data Recovery – a reliable iPhone backup extractor to extract the iTunes backup files and save the recovered data on your computer or other storage devices.

Step 1: Run the MobiSaver tool

First, download the MobiSaver tool > Connect your iPhone/iPad to the computer > Launch the MobiSaver tool > Choose “Recover from iTunes Backup” > Select an iTunes backup.

"Step 2: Unlock iTunes"

If this iTunes backup is encrypted, you'll need to enter the password to unlock it. After entering the password, click “Continue.” The MobiSaver tool will now automatically scan your backup file for lost data.

Step 3: Preview and recover data from iTunes

Once the scan is finished, you can preview the detailed content of the lost photos/videos, contacts/messages, memos, and social app data. Check the files you need and hit the “Recover” button to save them to your computer.

How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages from iPhone SE Backup in iCloud?

If you haven't synced your device with iCloud but with iTunes, you can also try using an iPhone Data Recovery tool to retrieve deleted SMS on iPhone SE from iCloud backup. Here's a detailed guide.

Step 1: Tap Settings > General > Reset.

Step 2: Tap “Erase All Content and Settings” to reset your iPhone.

Step 3: Set up your iPhone and on the Apps & Data screen, choose Restore from iCloud Backup.

Step 4: Sign in with your Apple ID, then tap “Select Backup.”

Step 5: Choose the most relevant iCloud backup to restore your iPhone.

How can you directly recover deleted text messages from an iPhone SE? To recover deleted text messages directly from your iPhone SE, you can try the following methods: 1. Restore from iTunes Backup: If you had backed up your iPhone SE with iTunes before deleting the messages, follow these steps: - Connect your iPhone SE to your computer. - Open iTunes and select your device. - Click on "Restore Backup." Choose the latest backup file (select the one prior to deleting the messages if there are multiple backups). - Wait for the restore process to complete. This will restore all data, including your deleted texts. 2. Restore from iCloud Backup: If you used an iCloud backup, proceed as follows: - On your iPhone SE, go to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "iCloud" > "Manage Storage" > "Backups." - Select a backup that contains the messages you want to restore and tap "Restore Backup." - Wait for the backup restore process to finish. This will overwrite all existing data on your device. 3. Use a Third-Party Data Recovery Tool: If you don't have an available iTunes or iCloud backup, you might need to use a dedicated data recovery software like Dr.Fone, iMobie PhoneRescue, or tools MobiSaver. These tools usually scan your iPhone and attempt to recover deleted texts, but not all deleted data may be recoverable. Please note that no method guarantees a 100% recovery of all deleted messages, as new data might have overwritten the deleted information. Therefore, regular backups are the best strategy to prevent data loss.

Sometimes, you may get an error when trying to restore the deleted iPhone SE text messages from iTunes or iCloud backup. At this point, you can try using an iPhone data recovery tool to scan your iPhone SE to retrieve the deleted text messages.

Step 1: Choose the Recovery Mode

Connect your iPhone to the PC and launch the MobiSaver tool. On the left, click “Recover from iOS Device” and then hit “Start.”

Step 2: Scan your iPhone to find the lost information

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find your lost text messages and message attachments.

Step 3: Preview and recover the lost SMS

Check “Messages” and “Message Attachments.” Select the messages and attachments you want to recover. Click “Recover to Computer” or “Recover to Device” to choose where you want to restore them to.

As you can see, this iPhone Data Recovery tool can successfully retrieve deleted text messages from iPhone SE in 3 ways. It can also be used to get back erased SMS on iPhone 6. You can try it and choose your preferred recovery mode based on different data loss situations.