Although the golden age of SMS It's over, definitively displaced by WhatsApp, we still use them for some things. So much so, that losing or deleting one of these messages can cause some disruption. Luckily, there are some quite effective methods to recover a deleted SMS.
The truth is that SMS is used today much more than we think. We all receive messages on our mobile phones that announce us offers and promotions of products or that reminds us of a date at the doctor, at some administration, etc. SMS messages are also used in systems double check, with which a PIN is usually sent to confirm access to a website or online service.
What happens then when we accidentally delete those SMS that were important? Is there any way to recover them? The answer is yes, although with nuances. In principle, a deleted SMS can no longer be recovered, but if we have been prudent enough to carry out a Backup of the content of the smartphone, recovery is feasible.
Backup on Android
We will not tire of insisting that it is always a good idea to make a backup copy of our phone, in case one day it could be lost, damaged or stolen. In the case of recovering a deleted SMS, this copy will also be very useful.
If our phone is an Android, we have access to Google Drive for free. The space offered, which is currently 15 GB, is usually sufficient in most cases. These are the steps to follow to activate this Google backup on our Android phone:
- First of all, we open the menu of "Setting".
- There we access the section «Google (Services and Preferences)».
- Then click on the option "Backup", Also called Backup.
- Finally, we activate the switch «Back up to Google Drive» and press the "Start" button.
As simple as that. Using this copy it will be possible to recover any files that may have been deleted by mistake. Also any SMS.
Backup on iOS
If our device is an iPhone or iPad, the chances of recovery are greater than on Android. Of course, we always have the possibility of making a backup. In this case, There are several options that we can use, such as iCloud or iTunes.
If we decide to make a backup via iCloud, the steps to follow are these:
- On our iPhone, we open the Settings or Configuration menu.
- There we select "Number" and then "ICloud".
- Then we access the option "ICloud Backup", making sure iCloud backup is enabled.
- Next we go to the menu "General" and click on the button "Restablecer".
- There we select first "Delete contents and settings" and then "Erase iPhone".
- Finally, we must configure the iPhone again by choosing the option «Restore with iCloud copy».
Applications to recover a deleted SMS
We all know that it is better to be safe than sorry. Backup is something everyone should do from time to time. But what happens if this copy has not worked or we have simply forgotten to make it? Do we have to resign ourselves to the fact that a deleted SMS will not be able to be recovered? Fortunately, this is not the case, since There are some applications that we can use.
These applications are quite effective and we can use them to recover a deleted SMS on both Android and iOS. This is our brief selection of the most recommended:
Dr. Fone (iOS and Android)
To begin with, we present this popular and totally reliable tool for data recovery, both WhatsApp messages and SMS. Among its main advantages we must mention its simple interface, really easy to use, the possibility of using this app on up to five devices simultaneously and a good user support service.
Dr. Fone It is a free service on the Wondershare website, although some of its functions are paid.
iMobie Phone Rescue (iOS)
One of the best options for iPhone and iPad. iMobie Phone Rescue is a superb file recovery tool including deleted SMS. This application is free and its interface is very intuitive, although not all functions are available. Many of them are paid.
Download link: IMoble Phone Rescue
WAMR (Android)
Finally, an application whose operation is somewhat different from the other options discussed here. To recover deleted SMS, WAMR Use the notification resource. One of its main strengths is that it is a totally secure tool. However, we must keep in mind that it will only be used to recover messages after having installed it. In addition, it contains abundant advertising, which can be somewhat annoying.
