[Solved] iPhone Deletes My Messages Without Asking

Why does my iPhone delete messages?

The "iPhone messages deleting automatically" issue can be caused by various reasons, some of which are outlined below. It's wise to understand why your iPhone would delete messages on its own, as this can help you prevent future data loss.

Reason 1: Incorrect setup

If you have your iPhone set to keep iMessages and text messages for only 30 days or one year instead of “Forever,” check Settings > Messages > Keep Messages.

Cause 2: iOS Update Failed

While iOS updates usually fix some bugs, they can also introduce new ones. This is why Apple recommends users to back up their iPhones before updating. Aside from messages, an unsuccessful iOS update can also lead to issues like "missing contacts, showing only numbers".

Reason three: Lack of storage

Not enough storage space could also be the issue. You can check how much you have available by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. If you're low on space, you can free up more space on your iPhone, or purchase additional storage.

3 Ways to Fix 'iPhone Keeps Deleting Text Messages' Issue

Currently, you can recover deleted text messages on iPhone in 3 ways: restore from backups with iTunes or iCloud if available, or selectively retrieve messages with a message recovery tool like MobiMover. Read on to fix the issue of “deleted text messages on iPhone”.

Solution 1: Quickly Recover Deleted Messages from iPhone [Recommended]

In fact, the deleted files are still stored in your iPhone's internal memory in an invisible format. They will remain there until new data comes along and overwrites them. You cannot access and retrieve them unless you use some professional iOS recovery tool like MobiSaver.

MobiMover is a reliable and user-friendly recovery tool that can help you get back deleted messages with or without a backup. It has many unparalleled advantages when it comes to retrieving deleted messages.

• Recover lost data due to human errors. • Restore Contacts, Messages, Call History, Photos, Videos, Notes, Music, and more. • Retrieve data directly from your iPhone, iTunes, and iCloud backup files. • Preview data selectively before recovery. • Fully compatible with iPhone X/8 (Plus)/7 (Plus)/6s/5s/5c/5 and the latest iOS 13/14.

Now you can recover deleted text messages following these simple steps. Here we take "Recover from iOS Device" as an example. You can also choose "Recover from iTunes Backup" or "Recover from iCloud Backup" based on your need.

Step 1: Choose the Recovery Mode

Plug your iPhone into the computer and run the MobiSaver app. Click “Recover from iOS Device” on the left, then click “Start Scan.”

Step 2: Scan your iPhone to find the lost information

The MobiSaver tool will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find your lost messages and message attachments for you.

Step 3: Preview and recover the lost text messages

Select “Messages” and “Message Attachments.” Choose the messages and attachments you want to recover. Click “Recover to Computer” or “Recover to Device” to choose where you want to restore them to.

Solution 2: Recover Lost Text Messages for Free from iCloud Backup

If you have a backup of your messages and contacts through iCloud, you can restore your lost texts by following these steps. Note that this will be a blind restore and will overwrite any current messages you have.

On your iOS device, sign in to iCloud, then go to Settings > iCloud, and turn off Contacts/Messages.

Step 2: When the alert appears, tap “Keep on My iPhone.”

3. Open Messages and tap Merge.

Step 4: Wait patiently for all the lost information to be restored to your iOS device.

Solution 3: Recover Deleted Text Messages from iTunes Backup

Restoring from an iTunes backup will erase all current data on your iPhone. If you don't want to lose important files, go back to the first solution and use MobiSaver to recover your deleted texts without wiping your device.

Step 1: Open iTunes on the computer you use to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

Step 2 Connect your iOS device to your computer using the USB cable. Enter your device's passcode or trust this computer when prompted on the screen.

Step 3: When your iOS device (such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch) appears in iTunes, select it.

Step 4: In iTunes, choose Restore Backup, look at the dates and sizes of each backup, and choose the most relevant one.

Step 5: Click "Restore" and wait for the process to complete.

Note: Make sure that the iTunes backup you created contains the deleted conversation!

Bottom line

Hopefully, the methods above helped you recover your lost text messages. To prevent future data loss, it's best to regularly export iPhone data with Windows 10, or back up your iPhone to iCloud and iTunes. That way, if you lose data, you can restore lost files from an iCloud backup or iTunes backup.