How to Recover deleted whats-app messages

How to See Deleted Whats-App Messages: A Simple Guide with a Twist

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Mystery of Deleted Whats-App Messages
2. Why Do People Delete Whats-App Messages?
3. Method 1: Use Notification History (For Android Users)
    Steps to Retrieve Deleted Messages Using Notification History
    Pro Tip for Notification History Method
4. Method 2: The Whats Removed+ App (Also for Android Users)
    Steps to Use Whats Removed+ for Deleted Messages
    Headsup About Whats Removed+
5. Method 3: Recover from Whats-App Backup (For Both Android and iPhone Users)
    Steps for Android Users
    Steps for iPhone Users
6. Method 4: For the TechSavvy (Using Dr.Fone Data Recovery)
    Steps to Use Dr.Fone for Whats-App Message Recovery
7. What About iPhone Users?
    The Backup Restore Option for iPhone Users
8. Final Thoughts (And a Little Humor)

Introduction

Ever been in the middle of a Whats-App chat, and suddenly... poof! A message disappears. The dreaded “This message was deleted” stares back at you, taunting your curiosity. Was it a typo? A secret? Something they didn’t want you to see? Well, don’t worry you’re not alone. Today, we're diving into some simple tricks to see deleted Whats-App messages and reclaim your peace of mind. (And maybe a little gossip along the way.)

Let’s break it down without all the fancy tech jargon because who has time for that? Plus, we’ll throw in a bit of humor because, hey, trying to recover deleted texts shouldn’t feel like Mission Impossible.

Why Do People Delete Whats-App Messages Anyway?

Before we get into the “how,” let’s quickly chat about the “why.” Whats-App introduced the delete feature so we can all pretend we didn’t just accidentally send that awkward message meant for someone else (looking at you, group chat horror stories).

“Oops, wrong chat!”

“Never mind, that wasn’t for you.”

Or worse... “I didn’t mean to send that at all.”

But when you’re on the receiving end of a deleted message, you’re probably thinking: “WHAT DID I MISS?”

Good news! You might not have to stay in the dark for long. Let’s see how you can unscramble those deleted WhatsApp messages.

Method 1: Use Notification History (For Android Users)

Alright, Android users, you’ve got a little hack up your sleeve. Your phone actually keeps a log of your notifications—yes, even that sneaky WhatsApp message before it got deleted.

Here’s how to do it:

• Download an app like Notification History Log or Notisave from the Play Store. (Think of it as a digital snooper for your phone—but for a good cause!)
• Give the app permission to access your notifications. Don’t worry, this just means it’ll log the notifications as they come in.
• The next time someone deletes a WhatsApp message, hop into the app and scroll through your notification history.

Boom! Now you can see what they tried to hide. Just like magic. Or… more like digital detective work.

Pro Tip: This won’t work if you didn’t receive a notification for the message in the first place, so stay alert!

Method 2: The Whats Removed+ App (Also for Android Users)

If you’re not satisfied with the notification log, Whats Removed+ has got your back. This app is designed to specifically track deleted Whats-App messages. It’s like the app was invented just for nosy people like us—how convenient!

Steps:

• Download Whats Removed+ from the Play Store.
• Give it all the permissions it needs (yeah, they ask for a lot, but trust me, it’s worth it).
• Select Whats-App from the list of apps you want to monitor.
• Now, whenever a message is deleted, just pop into Whats Removed+ and see it in all its glory.

Headsup: This app only tracks messages after you’ve installed it. So, if you’ve missed out on those spicy messages from last week, sorry—no time travel for you!

Method 3: Recover from Whats-App Backup (For Both Android and iPhone Users)

Okay, this one’s a bit like going back in time. If you regularly back up your Whats-App chats, you can restore a backup from a point before the messages were deleted. A little rewind action, if you will.

For Android users:

• Uninstall Whats-App (don’t panic, you’re reinstalling it in a second).
• Reinstall Whats-App from the Play Store.
• Open the app and verify your phone number.
• When prompted, restore your chat history from Google Drive.

Voilà, you’ve just recovered those deleted messages—cue dramatic movie music.

For iPhone users, it’s pretty much the same drill, except you’re restoring from iCloud instead of Google Drive. Same process, different backup location. Easypeasy.

Method 4: For the Tech-Savvy (Using Dr.Fone  Data Recovery)

This one’s for the folks who love a challenge. If you’re really serious about getting those deleted Whats-App messages back (maybe it was something juicy), you can use Dr.Fone  Data Recovery. It’s like calling in the tech big guns.

Steps:

• Download Dr.Fone on your computer.
• Plug in your phone (yeah, you’ll need a USB cable for this one—sorry wireless folks).
• Let Dr.Fone work its magic and scan your device.
• Once done, it’ll show you all sorts of recoverable data, including those sneaky WhatsApp messages.

This one is a bit more complex and not free, but if you’re determined to recover those messages, it’s an option.

But Wait… What About iPhone Users?

Okay, iPhone users, I hear you. You might be thinking, "But what about us?!"

Unfortunately, iOS doesn’t let apps like Notification History or Whats Removed+ get all up in your notifications like Android does. Apple is big on privacy, so you can’t sneak your way through deleted Whats-App messages the same way. (Sorry!)

But you’ve still got the backup restore method we talked about earlier. And who knows, maybe Apple will loosen up in the future (okay, probably not, but a person can dream).

Final Thoughts (And a Little Humor)

So there you have it—your complete guide on how to see deleted Whats-App messages. Whether you're using notification logs, thirdparty apps, or backups, you’ve got plenty of options to satisfy your curiosity.

Remember, though: with great power comes great responsibility. So if you uncover some deleted messages, maybe think twice before you call someone out. (“Hey, I saw that message you deleted, and we need to talk…” could lead to some awkward conversations!)

That said, it’s also a fun reminder of how much technology is here to help (or in this case, help us snoop a little). So, next time someone deletes a WhatsApp message, just smile. You’ve got the upper hand now. Curiosity satisfied.

 

Happy snooping!