We all know the convenience and versatility of WhatsApp, the most widely used messaging app. It’s great for sharing photos and videos, making calls, and staying in touch with family and friends.
But have you ever wished you could look back at a conversation or message that was deleted? Well, the answer is that it may be possible to see deleted messages on WhatsApp – but it depends on a few factors.
In order for you to be able to view a deleted message on WhatsApp, the sender must have enabled ‘backup’ before they sent it. This means that when they delete their message, it will remain stored in their backup file until this is cleared. If they do not have ‘backup’ enabled, then there is no way to recover their deleted messages.
It’s also important to remember that WhatsApp only stores messages up to seven days in its backup files. So if the deleted message was sent more than seven days ago, then it won’t be available even if ‘backup’ was enabled before the message was sent.
How Can I Retrieve Deleted Messages?
If you want to try to retrieve a deleted message from WhatsApp, there are a few steps you can take:
- Check your Recycle Bin: On iOS devices, there is typically a Recycle Bin folder within your Files app where deleted messages can be found.
- Check Your Backup Files: If you or the sender have enabled ‘backup’ before sending the message, then this may still be stored in your iCloud or Google Drive.
- Use Third-Party Apps: There are third-party apps that claim to be able to recover deleted messages from WhatsApp. However, these apps are not affiliated with WhatsApp and should be used with caution.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is possible to view deleted messages on WhatsApp – however this depends on whether ‘backup’ has been enabled beforehand and if the message was sent within seven days ago. If these conditions are met then you can try checking your Recycle Bin folder, checking your backup files or using third-party apps for retrieval purposes.