Many Apple users have a complaint that their iPhone text messages disappear from the inbox. As you all know, most people keep old messages as treasures. Here I am going to tell you why your iPhone deletes messages by itself and how to stop your iPhone from deleting old messages by itself.
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Why is My iPhone Deleting Messages by Itself?
First, you have to know one thing that is it is not an issue. When you enable auto-delete old messages that came before particular days, your iPhone will automatically delete old messages. To disable auto-delete old messages to keeps all messages forever on your iPhone.
How to Turn Off Auto Delete Old Conversations on iPhone?
- Open Settings->Messages->Keep Messages.
- Select “Forever”.
What to do if iPhone deletes old messages after turning off auto-delete old conversations?
Solution 1: Check for Software Update
Because when you don’t update, that will also create a problem like messaging deleting by itself. To update the latest software version.
- Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi.
- Open Settings->General->Software Update.
- Tap “Download and Install” if an update is available.
Solution 2: Reset All Settings
When the first solution hasn’t worked for you, then you can try this second solution. I will tell you the procedure.
- Go to Settings->General->Reset.
- Tap “Reset All Settings”.
- Enter your passcode and restrictions passcode.
- Tap “Reset All Settings” in the pop-up box.
- Again tap “Reset All Settings” to confirm.
Note: Reset All Settings will remove all Bluetooth pairing details, saved Wi-Fi Networks & Passwords, and APN & VPN Settings.
Solution 3: Factory Reset
Before doing the Factory Reset, back up your iPhone. Because this action will erase all data from your device. So make sure that you have a backup on your iPhone.
To back up your iPhone,
- Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi/Cellular Data.
- Open Settings.
- Tap your Apple ID banner.
- Tap “iCloud”.
- Scroll down to find “iCloud Backup” and tap it.
- Enable “iCloud Backup”.
8. Tap “Back Up Now”. Wait until the process is finished.
To Factory Reset your iPhone,
- Open Settings->General->Reset.
- Tap “Erase All Content and Settings”.
- Enter your Passcode if required.
- Tap “Erase iPhone” in the pop-up box.
- Again tap “Erase iPhone” to confirm.
- Wait until your iPhone restarts and then set up your iPhone as new.
If you know any ways to turn off auto-delete messages on your iPhone, let us know through your comments.
How to recover deleted text messages/iMessages?
- You can recover deleted messages from the iCloud backup.
- If you are using the same Apple ID on your Mac or other iOS devices, you can also see those deleted messages on it.
- You can also use some third-party software to recover deleted messages.
Final Verdict:
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