How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on iPhone XS (Max)

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Q:"Can you recover deleted text messages on iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max?" - Lucille

In all kinds of data loss situations, you've probably experienced text messages loss as well. Like Lucille, recently, how to recover deleted text messages on iPhone XS/XS Max has also become a concern. If you have backup files, you're lucky enough. If not, it's a bit of a hassle to handle. However, whichever the case is, we have solutions for you. Let's check all 6 tips in this post together.

Part 1. Recover Deleted Text Messages from iPhone XS (Max) without Backup
Part 2. Recover Deleted Text Messages from iPhone XS (Max) with iTunes Backup
Part 3. Recover Deleted Text Messages from iPhone XS (Max) with iCloud Backup
Part 4. Three Basic Solutions to Try Further

The Tool We'll Use - Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery

To ensure that you can recover text messages with absolute security, a fairly trustworthy tool, named Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery, is available here. Not only does it salvage data without backup, it also restores from iCloud or iTunes backup in an excellent way. Best of all, it highlights itself with fast scan, low disk space occupation, real-time preview, efficient filtering and selective recovery.

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Key Features of Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery:

Recover deleted text messages from iPhone, iPad and iPod without backup

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Support for iPhone XS/XS Max/XR/11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max and more

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Part 1. How to Restore Deleted Text Messages on iPhone XS (Max) Directly

Sometimes you are unprepared for sudden data loss. In the situation of no backup files, you should be very desperate. Anyway, don't worry. The following method, which tells how to directly recover deleted text messages from iPhone, is just right for you.

Step 1 Connect iPhone XS/XS Max to computer

Download the program from the official website to your computer. Get it launched and you'll soon be put in "Recover from iDevice" mode by default. Now simply plug your iPhone XS (Max) and authorize computer if you're asked to.
Step 2 Scan text messages on iPhone XS/XS Max

After the device is recognized, the iPhone XS/XS Max information is displayed on the left and the data type on the right. You ought to select "Messages & Attachments" and click on "Scan" button to search in high efficiency.
Step 3 Check and retrieve deleted iPhone XS (Max) messages

Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery will classify the files into different categories based on the data analysis. Afterward, you are allowed to preview items on "Messages" and "Messages Attachments" categories. Once get what you really need, you can press with "Recover" to export.

Part 2. How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on iPhone XS (Max) - iTunes Backup

Your local previously synchronized iTunes backup files can also be quickly searched by Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery. Besides, you can freely add backups, either common or encrypted, from a specific storage location.

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Step 1: Launch the program to instantly identify local iTunes backups under "Recover from iTunes" mode;

Step 2: Select "Messages & Attachments" file type from the specified backup and begin the "Scan";

Step 3: Check, filter or quickly find the text messages you need. Next, click the "Recover" button to save locally.

Part 3. How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on iPhone XS (Max) - iCloud Backup

All backup files tied to your iCloud account can be detected and extracted with the help of Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery. It can work to restore from iCloud backup without reset and protect all current data on iPhone XS/XS Max.

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Step 1: Log into your iCloud account under "Recover from iCloud" mode in Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery;

Step 2: Download the selected backup file, determine the data type, and "Scan";

Step 3: Preview the SMS found in the results page and select the one you just lost to "Recover".

Part 4. Quick Solutions to Recover Deleted Text Messages from iPhone XS/XS Max

Just in case you don't want to use a 3rd-party iPhone text messages recovery tool, there are three basic solutions additionally listed below to meet different needs. Before your operation, you should know that the first two will replace your current data on iPhone XS/XS Max while the last one comes with a low success rate.

Method 1 Restore iPhone XS/XS Max Text Messages from iTunes

Restoring from iTunes backup is a way that is often used. To do it, you can run iTunes app on computer and connect iPhone XS/XS Max. After the recognition, just stepwise go to iPhone icon > "Summary" > "Backups" > "Restore Backup...". Then wait for the whole backup file restoration.
Method 2 Restore iPhone XS/XS Max Text Messages from iCloud

As long as you've enabled "Messages" option in iCloud settings to sync and back up data, you can apply this method. Firstly, open Settings app on your iPhone XS/XS Max and head to "General" - "Reset" - "Erase All Content and Settings" to factory reset. Secondly, set the device as a new phone until you reach "Apps & Data" screen. Thirdly, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" to recover text messages.
Method 3 Contact Cellular Carrier to Find Deleted Text Messages

It's applicable to contact cellular service provider and ask him to help recover text messages for your iPhone XS/XS Max. Nevertheless, the phone carriers just keep your text messages within a limited time, maybe 48 hours. After the regulated period, the data will be erased from the server, which makes it not a 100% workable solution.