If you've ever accidentally deleted a text message on your Samsung phone, don't worry—there's a built-in feature that can help you recover it. Samsung's Messages app includes a Trash (or Recycle Bin) folder that temporarily stores deleted messages for 30 days, giving you a window to restore them if needed.
Similar to the Recycle Bin on a computer, the Trash folder in Samsung's Messages app holds deleted messages for 30 days before permanently removing them. This feature allows you to recover messages that were deleted by mistake or due to software issues.
???? How to Enable the Trash Feature
To ensure your deleted messages are stored in the Trash folder:
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Find and toggle on Trash or Recycle Bin.
Once enabled, any deleted messages will be moved to the Trash folder, where they can be recovered within 30 days.
???? How to Recover Deleted Messages
If you've deleted a message and wish to retrieve it:
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Trash.
- Browse the list of deleted messages.
- Tap and hold the message you want to restore, then tap Restore.
The message will be moved back to your main inbox.
???? How to Disable the Trash Feature
If you prefer to have messages deleted permanently without being stored in the Trash:
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Toggle off Trash or Recycle Bin.
With this setting disabled, deleted messages will not be stored and cannot be recovered.
????️ Alternative Recovery Options
If the Trash feature was not enabled or the message has been permanently deleted, you might consider using third-party data recovery tools. One such tool is Android Data Recovery, which can scan your device for deleted messages and potentially restore them. Please note that the success of these tools can vary, and they often require connecting your device to a computer.
By utilizing the Trash feature in Samsung's Messages app, you can safeguard against accidental deletions and ensure important messages can be recovered within a 30-day window.
Source: galaxyfix.co