How to Recover Deleted WeChat Messages for iPhone and Android

Is it possible to recover deleted WeChat messages?

“Is it possible to recover deleted WeChat messages? I deleted some messages that I really needed back a few weeks ago. Is it possible to get them back and if so how?”

WeChat is one of the most popular instant message software in our daily lives, and sometimes, you may accidentally delete WeChat messages, regret deleting messages after you do, or lose messages due to time expiration.

Don't be afraid, whether you are using iOS or Android devices, there is still a way to get data back by loading backups. Even if you don't have a backup, there is an iPhone data recovery software to help you.

How to recover deleted WeChat messages (iPhone only)

Here are 3 methods to recover deleted WeChat messages. If you don't want to restore all data and settings on the iPhone, it will be a wise choice to employ a  trusty and easy-to-use WeChat history recovery software to retrieve messages. 

🔥Way 1: Recover deleted WeChat messages instead of whole iPhone 

MyRecover for iOS is an excellent iPhone data recovery software to helps users recover deleted WeChat Messages or other data in 3 easy steps. It allows you to preview all deleted or lost WeChat history, and selectively recover deleted messages you want. It's fully compatible with iPhone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, X, XR, XS, 11, etc., including the newest iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Max.

Steps for deleted WeChat messages recovery via MyRecover for iOS

Step 1. Download and install MyRecover for iOS on your computer. Connect your iOS device to the computer via a charging cable and click "Trust this PC" on your iPhone.

Step 2. Click “Scan Now” to scan your iPhone for deleted WeChat history including WeChat messages.

Step 3. You can choose whatever you want to recover sorting by friend, status, and time. Once found, select them and click “Recover" to recover deleted WeChat messages.

Way 2: Recover deleted WeChat messages via iCloud backup

For iOS device users, it’s easy to recover deleted WeChat messages and other data on your iPhone if you regularly backup them to iCloud. Follow the steps to finish the process:

Step 1. Tap “Settings” >You Name > “iCloud” > “Storage” > “Manage Storage” to see whether you have the latest backup by date and size.

Step 2. Tap the “Settings” app again.

Step 3. Then, click “General” > “Reset” > “Erase All Contents and Settings”.  

Step 3: Set up your iPhone for the first time you use it. When setting “Apps & Data”, tap “Restore from iCloud Backup”. It will erase all contents and settings on your phone.

Way 3: Recover deleted WeChat messages from iTunes backup

Note that iTunes also requires you to restore your iPhone and all existing data will be overwritten. Be sure you have an iTunes backup. Follow the steps for recovery from iTunes backup:

Step 1. Launch iTunes and connect your phone to the computer

Step 2. On the left side, click “Summary” > “Restore backup”

Step 3. Wait for the process completed, and the latest backup will be restored to your iPhone

How to recover deleted WeChat messages on iPhone/Android

You can also enable Backup and Restore on WeChat for Windows to backup your WeChat History on iPhone or Android devices. If you have a working backup copy, you can use it to restore deleted WeChat messages from it. Here's how:

Step 1. Log in to your WeChat account on your PC. In the bottom left corner, click the three horizontal lines menu and select "Backup and Restore”.

Step 2. Click "Restore on phone”.

Step 3. Select chat histories to transfer. Here is "More Options" to select data sorted by date, or you can only recover text messages. Click "OK" to start the recovery process.

How to recover WeChat messages to a new iPhone/Android

What if you've got a new iPhone and want to recover your WeChat messages or history to it? Try Backup & Migrate Chats in the WeChat app.Here take the iPhone 15 as an example.

Step 1. Open WeChat on your iPhone.

Step 2. Then, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Backup & Migrate Chats".

Step 3. Select"Migrate to another mobile phone or tablet". It will start detecting nearby devices, just keep a stable internet connection, and select your new iPhone to migrate chats.

Conclusion

In a word, you could find a suitable way to recover WeChat deleted messages in this post, even to a new mobile phone. It’s recommended to do backup regularly to keep your data from lost. Of course, if you want to recover WeChat messages without backup, you need to use trusty third-party recovery software to restore WeChat data. AOMEI WeChat recovery tool is the right one for iOS device users.