4 Ways to See Deleted Messages on WhatsApp before Installing the App

"How to see or recover accidentally deleted WhatsApp messages?"

In order to meet the needs of users, WhatsApp launched the delete message function in 2017. Currently, WhatsApp allows users to delete a message within an hour of sending it, but the recipient may still be able to see it. Additionally, WhatsApp may not necessarily notify you after the message is successfully deleted.

Regardless of the reason why you deleted some important messages, if you need to view or recover deleted WhatsApp messages, don't miss this article. We will provide you with four effective methods to view deleted messages on WhatsApp without reinstalling it.

PART 1 Use Advanced Tools to See Deleted WhatsApp Messages before Installing WhatsApp

Before installing WhatsApp, you can use advanced tools to view deleted messages. Geekersoft iOS data recovery is one such artifact, which not only allows you to view deleted messages, but also selectively recover or restore all messages. This tool is 100% secure for your chats, and you can view these messages from your iPhone/Android device, Google Drive, or iTunes backup.

No more worrying about deleting important messages by mistake! Try this advanced tool and get back your WhatsApp chats! The specific steps are as follows:

Step 1 Install and launch Geekersoft iOS data recovery on your computer, then connect your mobile device to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 2 Select the right mode from the three recovery modes and click "Start" to scan your device.

Step 3 After the scan is complete, you will see deleted messages from you and the sender on WhatsApp. At this point, you can choose to just view them or restore them. To restore deleted WhatsApp messages, click "Restore".

PART 2 How to View Deleted WhatsApp Messages by Installing WhatsApp

If you want to view deleted messages on WhatsApp, you can do so by installing WhatsApp. This works because WhatsApp messages are backed up locally and in cloud storage. See deleted messages on WhatsApp by installing WhatsApp.

Method 1 By Retrieving Google Drive or The Latest Local Backup [Android]

If you are an Android user, you can recover deleted messages by retrieving Google Drive or the latest local backup.

Step 1 You need to delete the WhatsApp app from your device and reinstall it from the Google Play Store.

Step 2 Fill in your account information and name, and set your profile picture. When prompted by the WhatsApp app, tap the "Restore" button and it will automatically restore your chat and media content.

You can now easily view previously deleted messages on WhatsApp. This method works because the messages are stored locally and in cloud storage when backed up.

Try this method to get back your important WhatsApp chats!

Method 2 By Restoring Recent Local Backup [Android]

WhatsApp backup update daily, mistakenly deleted messages can also be recovered!

If an important message has been deleted from your WhatsApp by mistake, don't panic! You can recover by retrieving a newer local backup.

Step 1 Open the file manager on your Android device, go to the WhatsApp folder under Device Storage or SD Card, and then go to the Database subfolder.

Step 2 Select a backup file named in the format YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12. Select the file corresponding to the date you want to recover and rename it to "msgstore.db.crypt12". Check the suffix of the file name to make sure it is "crypt12".

Step 3 Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp, fill in your account information as prompted, and tap the "Restore" button to start restoring your chat and media files!

With this trick, you'll never be afraid to delete WhatsApp messages by mistake!

For iOS users, deleted WhatsApp messages can also be restored via iCloud backup. The specific steps are as follows:

Step 1 Try deleting WhatsApp from iDevice, and then reinstall it from the Apple Store.

Step 2 After filling in your account information and verifying it, click the "Restore" button when the WhatsApp app asks for restoration, and your chat and media will begin to restore.

Step 3 After the recovery is complete, click the "Next" button, the initialization process will begin, and you will be able to retrieve the deleted messages in the app.

PART 3 Backing up WhatsApp Messages Regularly

To view deleted WhatsApp messages, regular backups are key. It is a prerequisite for viewing deleted WhatsApp messages by installing the app. Therefore, we recommend that you back up your WhatsApp messages regularly.

To check if your information is backed up on Google Drive, iCloud, or local storage, simply follow these steps. Start WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chat > Chat Backup. Here, you can check if you already have a backup or need to set one up.

Backing up WhatsApp messages regularly is important to prevent data loss.

Summary

The above are several methods we have introduced to you for viewing or restoring deleted WhatsApp messages. You can view WhatsApp deleted messages on iPhone/Android before installing the application. Our recommended solution is to use Geekersoft Data Recovery (iOS). If you have deleted WhatsApp messages saved in backup files in your local storage and cloud storage, you can restore them by reinstalling the app. Also, we recommend backing up your WhatsApp messages regularly!