5 Proven Ways to View Old Kik Messages on iPhone/Android

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Did you lose your old Kik messages? Read on to explore several ways to view your old Kik chats.

Kik is an instant messaging app known for its fun features, which include chatting with others, meeting new people, creating groups, and joining existing ones. However, one issue that many users have faced over the years is the inability to view old Kik messages on their iPhone or Android device.

This has been worrying many people for years, but Kik's policy is to keep things private, so the app provider doesn't have any of that. So, how to view old Kik messages? Is it even possible? We'll find out, so let's get started.

Kik Messenger is a popular instant messaging application that enables users to send text messages, images, videos, and various other media content over the internet. Developed by the Canadian company Kik Interactive, it primarily targets teenagers and young adults. Kik offers a platform where users can communicate without needing to know each other's phone numbers, requiring only a username to add friends. Additionally, it includes an in-app browser, allowing users to browse the web and discover content within the app. However, it's worth noting that Kik's privacy and security concerns have been a significant focus for parents, so caution and vigilance are advised when using the platform.

Kik Messenger, commonly referred to as Kik, is a free instant messaging application. Developed by Kik Interactive, a Canadian company, the app has been serving mobile users for over 12 years since its release in 2010.

It has many amazing and interesting features, such as:

• Create group chats
• Find other random users
• Send stickers and emojis
• Listen to music or watch YouTube videos together
• Mingle with new friends through the "Meet" feature

Yet the anonymity it offers may be its most appealing feature. It is a stand-alone app, unconnected to an e-mail address, telephone number, or anything else.

Aside from that, logging out deletes the messages, which the user cannot view after logging back in. While this can be a privacy feature for many, most find it inconvenient since they cannot retrieve important conversations. Hence, let's proceed to explore methods to recover these messages.

Does Kik automatically delete messages?

Yes, Kik does delete messages once you reach a certain point. For example, on an iPhone, you can only view up to 1000 recently sent messages. On Android, you can only view up to 600 recent messages.

Aside from that, logging out and back in will clear all of your chats. Also, if you log into Kik on a new phone, it will log you out of any other phones you were using, and you will lose all of your chats. Why does Kik do this?

• Kik does not store messages on its servers
• Kik uses device memory as the primary storage for messages
• Device memory has limited capacity (e.g., for both iPhones and Android devices)

These factors led to Kik deleting more than 1,000 messages on an iPhone and more than 600 on an Android device.

How to View Old Kik Messages on an iPhone

While Kik does delete messages after a certain number have been sent, this doesn't mean they're gone forever.

There are several ways to do it, and we have listed four. So, without further ado, let us get started:

Method 1: View Old Kik Messages on iPhone from Kik History

As mentioned earlier, you can view up to 1,000 recent messages on your iPhone. However, it involves a specific process. Here are the steps:

Step 1. Open Kik on your iPhone.

Step 2: Log in to your Kik account.

Step 3: Scroll up until you see the last 1,000 messages.

Note that this has its limitations, as some information will be unavailable after 48 hours. However, once you log out, you won't be able to see anything, as Kik automatically clears all old messages from users who have logged out.

Method 2: View Old Kik Messages on iPhone with Software

The best way to do this is with a third-party tool, since Kik stores these messages on your phone in saved, encrypted files that contain your old chats. However, Kik is only programmed to not access these messages.

However, a specialized tool that knows how to decrypt them and recover the old information might be able to read them. One of the best programs for the job is MobiSaver. Let's see why.

Introduction to MobiSaver Tool

MobiSaver is an excellent recovery and backup tool. Tailored for various iPhone devices, it comes with all the features you'd expect from a recovery tool.

Moreover, it is highly recommended for Kik message recovery because:

- It can recover data directly from iOS devices (Recover Data from iPhone) - It can read backups from both iTunes and iCloud - Supports Kik, as well as other apps like LINE and WhatsApp - Recovers not just chat logs, but also attachments and media files

And it also helps you recover your information in case of accidental logout, or virus attack, or hardware failure, where you lose this information.

Steps to recover old Kik messages from iPhone using the MobiSaver tool

Recovering Kik messages with MobiSaver Pro is a simple process. Here's how it's done.

Step 1: Choose Device Storage

Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch the MobiSaver tool. Click on the “Kik” button and then choose “Device Storage” to recover Kik data from your iPhone.

**Step 2: Make sure you have Kik installed on your phone**

If Kik is not installed on your device, it won't be detected.

Step 3. Scan iPhone to Find Kik Data

The Mobisaver tool will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find the existing Kik data, as well as some lost data. This process may take a few minutes, so please wait patiently.

 

Step 4. Preview and Recover Kik Chats/Attachments

Click on the “Kik” option on the left to display your lost chats and Kik files. Preview and select the data you want to restore, then hit “Recover to Computer” or “Recover to Device.”

Method 3: View Old Kik Messages in an iTunes Backup

The third way is to view Kik messages through an iTunes backup. Because iTunes backups are often made at various points in time, you may have backed up the messages at some point. Again, you'll need to use MobiSaver to access this information. When you use the software to view old Kik messages in an iTunes backup, you can also recover them.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer

Launch the MobiSaver tool, click on the “Kik” button, and then choose “From iTunes Backup”.

Step 2: Choose a backup to restore your data from

If your iTunes backup isn't listed here, make sure that you've backed up your device successfully. You can also click “Select” to choose an iTunes backup file from a different folder.

Step 3: Enter your iTunes password

If this is an encrypted iTunes backup, you'll need to enter the password to unlock it before clicking “Continue.”

Step 4: Scan for the lost Kik data and recover it

The tool MobiSaver will scan your backup file automatically to find your lost Kik chats and attachments. You can preview the Kik chats and files. Then, click the "Recover" button to save them on your computer.

Here, you will realize that the program not only recovers messages on its own, but also makes it easier for you to explore your iTunes backups. This way, you can preview and recover the messages of your choice.

Method 4: View Old Kik Messages from an iCloud Backup

The fourth and last method you can try is to recover old Kik messages from an iCloud backup. The steps are simple, and if you have an iCloud backup, here's what you need to do:

Step 1. Visit "iCloud.com" on your iPhone, PC, or Mac.

Step 2. Sign in with your “iCloud account/Apple ID.”

Step 3. Go to the “Advanced” tab and click “Restore Files.”

Step 4. Select the restore point you wish to recover from.

You can restore from a specific recovery point, which lets you restore messages up to and including that date.

How to Read Old Kik Messages on Android Method 1 of 2: ### Using Your Android Device 1. **Open Kik.** Tap the app icon with a blue "K" on your phone screen. - If you don't have Kik installed, you can download it by tapping [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kik.android&hl=en). 2. **Tap a contact in the chat list.** This will show all your conversation history with that person. 3. **Scroll through the chat history.** Scroll down the screen to view older messages. 4. **Search for a specific message if needed.** Tap the magnifying glass icon on your phone's keyboard, type in the text you're looking for, then tap "Back" to return to the chat. - To see the search results again, tap the search bar at the top of the screen. 5. **Tap a message to view its details.** This opens a new window with the full conversation between you and the contact.

Recovering lost Kik messages on an Android isn't as tricky or complicated as you might think. You can quickly restore them from a backup right within the device itself. Here's how to do it.

Step 1. Go to "Settings." Tap on your account, or find Backup & Reset in Android settings.

Step 2: Click "Restore" and select a restore point.

Keep in mind that the Settings menu looks different on every Android device. As such, your exact steps may vary depending on your version of Android and device/manufacturer.

To avoid such mismatches, it is recommended that you use a tool like the MobiSaver for Android. So, here's how to recover with professional software.

Step 1: Connect your Android phone to the computer

Install and run MobiSaver for Android, then connect your Android to the computer with a USB cable. Click “Start” so the software can detect and connect to your device.

Step 2: Scan your Android phone to find the lost data

After connecting your Android device, the software will quickly scan your device to find all existing and lost data. You can easily locate the lost files you want by selecting the correct file type.

Step 3: Preview and recover data from Android phone

Preview all the recoverable files and quickly select the items you want to retrieve. Click the “Recover” button to get your selected files back immediately.

As you can see, it's much easier and convenient to recover Kik messages on Android phone with the help of MobiSaver.

Additional Tip: Regularly back up your Kik messages to prevent data loss.

Recovering lost Kik messages is a tedious and time-consuming process. It's a lot of work, and not worth the effort, especially since it takes time. It's best to regularly back up your messages with a dedicated tool instead.

Here, we recommend a tool called Todo Backup. If you use it to back up your information, this tool can help you quickly restore and recover files when needed. But why do we recommend this among many options?

- It offers one-click backup functionality. - It has over 20 million users. - It provides 250 GB of free cloud storage space. - It supports Windows and Mac operating systems.

Apart from this, you get the advantage of extended free trials that let you back up Kik messages regularly and avoid losing any further data or messages.

Conclusion

These are some steps you can take to prevent losing Kik messages in the future. Once you've recovered them, we recommend creating a full backup to prevent this from happening again. Also, since Kik deletes older messages, it's advisable to back up your messages frequently.