(Solved) How to Restore WeChat History from iCloud?

Wanna know how to recover WeChat history from iCloud after deleting it but do not know what to do? Methods to recover it from iCloud and an easy alternative has been introduced.

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By Lora / Updated on May 29, 2023

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Due to the fixed storage space of WeChat, if there are too many messages in the device, the WeChat application may run into some problems. So many users choose to delete some of the messages to free up some storage space.

However, some important messages may be deleted as well at this time. Some users know they can recover them from iCloud, but don’t know the specific steps.

They may ask that how do I restore chat history from iCloud? So, here the elaborated steps of how to restore WeChat history from iCloud will be presented as follows.

Recover WeChat history from iCloud

iCloud is an online synchronization storage service and cloud computing service provided by Apple. Data synchronization can be achieved without using a cable.

With the data stored on iCloud servers, users can recover data from iCloud to iPhone easily.

Users may know they can utilize iCloud to make a backup of their data automatically, but not knowing how to recover them from iCloud when encountering message loss.

★Tips: 
To retrieve WeChat chat history from iCloud, a prerequisite is that there is a backup in the iCloud already. 
A new backup for your important data here is strongly recommended because the data will be overwritten by the previous backup version you want to go back to.

Step 1. Go to “Settings”, find “General” > “Reset” > “Erase All Content and Settings”. After inputting your passcode, the data will be erased.

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Step 2. Then your iPhone will be restarted and come to the “Set up your iPhone” interface. Choose “Restore from iCloud Backup” > “Sign in with your iCloud Apple ID”, then chose the backup you have made.

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By utilizing his tool, your WeChat history can be retrieved successfully. But, it is not that convenient when your current data will be wiped. So, is there any alternative to it?

How to restore WeChat history efficiently without backups?

After deleting the data on WeChat, users can recover it from iCloud, but to utilize this feature, all the data on the device has to be erased in advance. Moreover, data recovery can only be achieved when there is a backup already.

What’s worse, many users don't have any backups made in advance, and they cannot choose what files to back up and can never preview and search the WeChat messages.

So how to restore WeChat history easily without backups? Here is an alternative that can enable users to retrieve lost data without wiping off the original data.

We highly recommend users take advantage of professional software--MyRecover for iOS.

Shining points of MyRecover for iOS

Here are some unique shining points of this third-party program.

Simple and user-friendly interface, easy to operate even for green hands.

Support iPhone/iPad/iPod, e.g., iPhone 14/13/12/11/X/7/6, from iOS 10.0 to the latest iOS 15/16.

Enable recovery of several types, like messages, photos, audio, money transfer histories, etc.

Ensure data safety and privacy, never uploading users’ info.

Steps to retrieve WeChat history via MyRecover for iOS

★Tips: 
Click “Trust” when the pop-up window “Trust This Computer?” comes out. 
The duration of the scanning and analysis depends on the size of your data; please wait patiently. 
Always keep your device connected to your PC while scanning.

Step 1. Download and start MyRecover for iOS. Here you can enjoy a free trial.

Download Software iOS 10 and later
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Step 2. Connect your iOS device to your PC via a charging cable.

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Step 3. Click “Scan Now” to commence the scanning process.

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Step 4. After that, the detected iPhone data will be listed in the list box, go to "WeChat", then select the chat history you want, click "Recover", then you can save it to your computer.

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Thus you will successfully restore WeChat history.

To sum up

In this article, the answer to the question “How to restore WeChat history from iCloud?” has been introduced. But for the sake of time-saving and labor-saving, it is strongly recommended for users try MyRecover for iOS.

By utilizing this recovery tool, users can choose what to recover according to their preference and satisfaction; what’s more, users can recover data with ease even if they are not tech-savvy. 

What's more, it is suggested to use professional data backup software for iPhones like FoneTool to protect your previous iPhone data in case data loss will occur again.

Lora
Lora · Editor
Lora is an editor of AOMEI Technology. She is also a tester and editor of AOMEI Data Recovery Tools. -- "Keep testing, write the most useful tutorials for helping people recover the lost data for Windows and phones" is the most meaningful thing for her. Dedicated to creating helpful tutorials, she hopes her tutorial can assist users to effortlessly solve data loss problems on their personal computers and mobile phones.