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　How to Recover Deleted SMS from iPhone 5/iPhone 4S/4/3GS etc?


May 31, 2013 10:46 AM/Posted By Chann Ethan to iPhone Data Recovery

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  • iPhone SMS Recovery, Recover Deleted SMS from iPhone 4/4s"How do you recover deleted iphone sms messages once deleted? I have lost my deleted sms messages forever... is there any, any way via a program or anything that can recover deleted sms messages from an iphone 3gs? if anyone knows a way please tell me i would really appreciate it, but if there is not then also tell me but please be polite... thanks!" - from Michael on Yahoo answer.

    A lot more iPhone users are asking for help to recover deleted SMS messages which they deleted accidentally or intentionaly. General speaking, it's impossible to recover deleted SMS from iPhone. But if you've ever synced your iPhone with iTunes, there does be a way. You will need the support from aniPhone sms recovery software.


    Steps to recover SMS from iPhone with iPhone SMS recovery
    Download an SMS recovery for iPhone first:

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    This SMS data recovery enables you to recover deleted SMS messages for iPhone from your previous backup files on iTunes, it does not matter you are using iPhone 5/4S/4, iPhone 3GS or the previous versions. Besides SMS, it also can assist to find back your previous Contacts, Notes, Calendar and Call History, and also lost photos and video.

    Part 1: Directly recover deleted SMS from iPhone 5/4s/4/3GS
    Part 2: Scan and extract iTunes backup to recover iPhone SMS

    Part 1: Directly recover deleted SMS from iPhone 5/4s/4/3GS
    Step1. Connect your iPhone to the computer
    First of all, connect your iPhone 5/4S/4/3Gs to the computer and run the program after installing. An interface as follow will display. Then move to the next step.
    Wondershare Dr.Fone - iPhone 4 SMS Recovery main interface - Recover Deleted files from iPhone

    Step2. Enter the DFU mode and scan iPhone
    Now, you need to get into the DFU mode before scanning, according to the steps below:
    1. Hold your iPhone and click "Start" button.
    2. Pressing "Power" and "Home" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds.
    3. After 10 seconds, release "Power" button, but keep holding "Home" for another 10 seconds.
    After that, you'll get a message saying that you've successfully entered the DFU mode, and the software begins scanning your iPhone.
    iPhone SMS Recovery, Recover Deleted files from iPhone - scan iphone 4

    Step3. Preview and recover iPhone messages
    When the scan finishes, all found data will be listed in clear, organized categories. Choose "Messages" to preview the detailed content. Mark those you want and click "Recover" to save them on your compute with one click.
    Note: Data found here includes deleted data and those still on your iPhone. If you only want back your deleted ones, you can refine the scan result by using the slide button at bottom to only display deleted items.
    iPhone 4 SMS Recovery - Recover Deleted files from iPhone with Wondershare Dr.Fone


    Part 2: Scan and extract iTunes backup to recover iPhone SMS

    Step1. Scan your iTunes backup
    After installing and running the program, move to "Recover from iTunes Backup File" and you'll get the interface as follow. All your iTunes backup files have been found and displayed. Choose the one for your iPhone and click "Start Scan".
    iPhone Data Recovery for iPhone 4/4s/5/3gs - Recover Deleted files from iPhone

    Step2. Preview and recover iPhone SMS
    When the scan finishes, all the content contained in the backup file will be extracted and displayed in categories as Photos & Videos, Contacts, Messages, Call History and Notes. You can preview the detailed content of any of them before you perform the SMS recovery for iPhone.

    To recover deleted SMS from iPhone4/4S/iPhone 3GS, you only need to check the "Messages" option and hit the "Recover" to save all the messages on your computer.
    Recover Deleted files from iPhone 4 - scan iphone 4

    Step3. Do backup well
    In order to avoid losing your important SMS messages, immedate backup is very important and useful. Don't forget to backup them on your computer well.

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