How to Recover Old or Deleted WeChat Messages (3 Ways)

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Regarding WeChat Data Recovery

"Really? How can I recover deleted or lost old messages and pictures from the WeChat app? They seem to be completely gone, and I can't find any way to retrieve them. Can you help me with this?"

Lately, we've been getting more and more letters from readers asking if it's possible to use an iOS data recovery software or an Android data recovery software to restore old or deleted WeChat records like chat conversations, voice messages, images, and video clips. The answer may be disappointing, but only a few people can actually retrieve historical data from the WeChat app.

Ordinarily, chat logs are stored on WeChat's servers, not on your phone's memory or external SD card, and there is no trash bin feature to temporarily hold onto deleted data. In other words, once it's gone, it's usually gone for good – unless you use WeChat on an iPhone or iPad, in which case there are ways to recover your chats, voice messages, images, and videos.

1. Utilize the official WeChat repair function on iPhone/Android

In fact, WeChat provides an official way to recover your WeChat chat history. This is the easiest method to retrieve WeChat chat logs on iOS. But it has limitations – the recovery rate is rather low. But since it's free, you can give it a try. The steps below are for iPhone 12. The process is similar for Android users, but the interface might look slightly different.

Step 1: Open WeChat and tap on "Me > Settings."

Step 2: Tap on "Help & Feedback" within the Settings menu.

Step 3: Look for the small wrench icon in the upper-right corner of the pop-up window.

Step 4: Click on "Repair" and select "Chat Records". WeChat will attempt to fix any abnormal or missing chat records, then tap "OK" to start the recovery process.

Get More Help: Recover Permanently Deleted Files from iPhone without Backup

Aside from WeChat chat logs, you may have other important files on your iPhone, such as photos and videos. So, how can you restore lost data without a backup? The MobiSaver tool is the best choice for retrieving deleted or lost files, photos, videos, chat logs, and more from your iPhone. This utility aids users in recovering data from apps like WhatsApp, Line, Kik, Viber, and more.

Please download the iPhone data recovery software, and then follow the steps below to retrieve your deleted files from your iPhone or iPad.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer

Launch the MobiSaver tool. Click “Recover from iOS Device” on the left, then click “Start.”

Step 2: Scan for Lost iPhone Data

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch automatically to find all the existing and lost data. Just wait for it to finish the scanning process.

Step 3: Click the "Recover" button

You can select the lost data you want to recover, such as photos, videos, contacts, messages, memos, voicemail, and other files, and then save these data to another location.

2. Backup and Restore WeChat Chat History via the Desktop Version of WeChat

Many people use WeChat on their Mac or Windows computer for easy communication. Chat logs sync between your phone and computer, so you can use the desktop version of WeChat to recover your chats. Here's how:

Backup WeChat Chat History to PC/Mac

Step 1: Download and install the Windows or Mac version of the WeChat desktop app.

Step 2. Sign in using the credentials you used on the device.

Step 3: Tap on “Menu” and select “Backup & Restore.”

Step 4. Select “Backup to Computer,” and then click on the chat logs to create a backup.

"Recover WeChat chat history backup"

Please follow these steps to recover your WeChat chat history:

First step: Open the WeChat desktop version.

Step 2: Sign in with the credentials you previously used on the device.

Step 3. Tap on Menu > Backup & Restore > Mobile Recovery, then tap on Chat History to create a backup.

Step 4. Select the chat history you wish to restore, then confirm the action.

3. Run the chat log migration feature to restore WeChat

What if you got a new phone and wanted to retrieve your WeChat chat history? This method is for restoring WeChat messages on a new device. Here's how to transfer WeChat chat history to a new phone:

Step 1: Open WeChat on your phone. (The following example is for an iPhone 12, but the steps are similar for Android users.)

Step 2. Go to “Settings” > “General” > “Chat Backup & Migration.” You can then restore your WeChat history on the new phone.

Conclusion

This article covers the most effective solutions to help you recover lost or deleted WeChat chat history from your iPhone or Android device. It is recommended that you follow simple steps to download and run the MobiSaver tool to retrieve deleted or permanently erased photos, videos, and documents from your iPhone or iPad.