It is possible to see deleted messages on an iPhone without using iCloud. One way to do this is by using iTunes, which is the official software provided by Apple for managing and backing up iOS devices. By following a few simple steps, you can retrieve deleted text messages from your iPhone using an iTunes backup.
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer: Start by connecting your iPhone to your computer using the appropriate USB cable. Make sure iTunes is installed on your computer and open it.
2. Launch iTunes: Once your iPhone is connected, iTunes should automatically recognize it. If it doesn’t, click on the device icon located in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window to select your iPhone.
3. Access the Summary tab: In the left sidebar of the iTunes window, you will see a list of tabs. Click on the “Summary” tab to access the device summary page.
4. Find the “Restore Backup” option: On the device summary page, you will find a section called “Backup.” Within this section, there is a button labeled “Restore Backup.” Click on this button to proceed.
5. Select the appropriate backup: A popup window will appear, displaying a list of available backups. These backups are sorted by date and time. Choose the backup that you believe contains the deleted text messages you want to recover. It’s important to select a backup that was created before the text messages were deleted.
6. Begin the restore process: After selecting the desired backup, click on the “Restore” button. iTunes will then start the restore process, which may take some time depending on the size of the backup and the speed of your computer.
7. Wait for the restore to complete: Once the restore process is finished, your iPhone will restart. It’s important not to disconnect your iPhone during this process. After the restart, your iPhone will be restored to the state of the selected backup, including any deleted text messages that were present at the time of the backup.
8. Check for recovered messages: After your iPhone has restarted, unlock it and go to the Messages app. Check if the deleted text messages you wanted to recover have been restored. They should now be visible in the app.
It’s worth noting that restoring a backup from iTunes will replace all the current data on your iPhone with the data from the backup. Therefore, it’s essential to back up your iPhone regularly to avoid losing any recent data or changes made since the backup was created.
You can see deleted messages on an iPhone without iCloud by using iTunes to restore an earlier backup that contains the deleted messages. Following the steps outlined above will help you retrieve the deleted text messages and restore them to your iPhone.