How to Recover Deleted Messenger Messages on iPhone

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Recover Deleted Messenger Messages on iPhone

Did you know you can retrieve deleted Messenger messages on your iPhone? Facebook offers support for this, but with certain conditions. So, how do you do it and what are the requirements? In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to restore Messenger messages on your iPhone.

We've written a dedicated article on how to recover deleted Facebook messages using a computer browser. But what if you prefer doing it directly on your iPhone or iPad?

Restoring Deleted Messenger Messages on iPhone

Recover Deleted Messenger Messages on iPhone

To retrieve deleted Messenger messages on iPhone, follow these steps within the Facebook app.

Step 1: In the Facebook app's interface, tap on the 3-line icon on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. In the new window, scroll down and select Settings & Privacy.

Step 2: Additional categories will appear, tap on Settings and select the Download Your Information feature.

Step 3: In the Request a Copy tab, unselect all and only mark the Messages option. Then scroll to the bottom of the screen and press Create File to initiate Facebook's message backup process.

Step 4: The system will prompt you to wait for a few minutes to complete the backup process. Once finished, tap on the Available Files tab and select Download.

Note: iOS's default Safari browser does not support downloading folders. You should install Firefox on your phone to download the file through the link below.

For iOS version: Download Firefox for iPhone

Step 5: Exit Facebook and open the Files app - iOS's default data manager. Tap on On My iPhone.

Step 6: Continue to select the Firefox folder to navigate to the location where the downloaded files are stored. Tap on Preview Content to review the backed-up messages or images.

The method to recover deleted Messenger messages on an iPhone as guided by Mytour only works if you have previously backed up your messages. If you have any questions or want to learn how to recover Messenger messages on other devices, please leave a comment below the article for Mytour to guide you in future articles. Good luck!

If you want to view archived messages instead of restoring or recovering them, you can refer to Mytour's previous article:

Read More: How to View Deleted Messenger Messages

Frequently Asked Questions

What steps do I need to take to restore deleted Messenger messages on my iPhone?

To restore deleted Messenger messages on your iPhone, open the Facebook app, tap the 3-line icon, go to Settings & Privacy, then select Download Your Information. Mark only the Messages option and create the file. After backing up, download the file using Firefox and view it in the Files app.

Is it possible to recover deleted Messenger messages without a backup?

No, you cannot recover deleted Messenger messages without a backup. The method outlined requires that you have previously backed up your messages to access them after deletion.

What browser is recommended for downloading Messenger message backups on iOS?

For downloading Messenger message backups on iOS, it's recommended to use Firefox, as the default Safari browser does not support downloading folders, which may hinder your recovery process.

Can I view archived Messenger messages using this method?

No, this method is specifically for recovering deleted messages. To view archived messages, you need to refer to different procedures, which are covered in Mytour's previous articles.

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