{"id":2616,"date":"2024-10-12T07:30:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T07:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/?p=2616"},"modified":"2024-10-12T07:30:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T07:30:33","slug":"recover-imessages-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover iMessages on Mac? [Full Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Losing your iMessages can be very painful, especially when you need to refer to some messages during conversations. In most cases, you mistakenly deleted them or they are set to be deleted automatically after a duration. Other times, the most likely reason why your conversation is incomplete is that you have enabled iCloud for iMessages and you deleted a message from another device that\u2019s synced to the same iCloud account.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-imessages-mac.jpg\" alt=\"recover imessages mac\" class=\"wp-image-2617\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-imessages-mac.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-imessages-mac-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whatever the case is, the good news is that you can get back your lost iMessages. In this article, we will explain how to recover iMessages on Mac effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#Where_are_iMessages_Stored_on_Mac\" title=\"Where are iMessages Stored on Mac?\">Where are iMessages Stored on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#How_to_Retrieve_iMessages_on_Mac\" title=\"How to Retrieve iMessages on Mac?\">How to Retrieve iMessages on Mac?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#Check_Recently_Deleted_First_to_Recover_Deleted_iMessages_on_Mac\" title=\"Check Recently Deleted First to Recover Deleted iMessages on Mac\">Check Recently Deleted First to Recover Deleted iMessages on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#Using_iCloud_to_Recover_Deleted_iMessages_on_Mac\" title=\"Using iCloud to Recover Deleted iMessages on Mac\">Using iCloud to Recover Deleted iMessages on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Retrieve_Mac_iMessages\" title=\"Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Mac iMessages\">Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Mac iMessages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#Restore_Mac_Deleted_iMessages_through_Time_Machine\" title=\"Restore Mac Deleted iMessages through Time Machine\">Restore Mac Deleted iMessages through Time Machine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#Bonus_Tips_How_to_Restore_iMessages_on_iPhone\" title=\"Bonus Tips: How to Restore iMessages on iPhone?\">Bonus Tips: How to Restore iMessages on iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-imessages-mac\/#FAQs_on_Mac_Deleted_iMessages_Recovery\" title=\"FAQs on Mac Deleted iMessages Recovery\">FAQs on Mac Deleted iMessages Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_iMessages_Stored_on_Mac\"><\/span>Where are iMessages Stored on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When seeking how to recover deleted messages on iMessage Mac, the first solution is to find out where iMessages are stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iMessages are located in the Messages app that comes with your Mac computer. They are stored locally, so you can access them without an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to locate your iMessages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong>, click <strong>Go<\/strong>, and select <strong>Go to Folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type<strong> ~\/Library\/<\/strong> and open the <strong>Messages<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <strong>chat.db<\/strong> files for your messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/chat-ab-files.png\" alt=\"chat.ab files\" class=\"wp-image-2623\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/chat-ab-files.png 532w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/chat-ab-files-300x257.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>How to restore iMessages on Mac becomes easier when you know how iMessages settings work, particularly the <strong>iCloud for Messages<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When iCloud is enabled for Messages on your Mac, your iMessages conversation will be synced to the cloud storage and your other devices where iCloud for Messages is also enabled. This means that if a message is deleted on your Mac, it\u2019s automatically deleted from your other devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if iCloud for Messages is not enabled on your other devices, the iMessages will still be available despite deletion from your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Retrieve_iMessages_on_Mac\"><\/span>How to Retrieve iMessages on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 4 proven solutions on how to recover deleted iMessages on Mac. Keenly follow the instructions for a successful recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Recently_Deleted_First_to_Recover_Deleted_iMessages_on_Mac\"><\/span>Check Recently Deleted First to Recover Deleted iMessages on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first solution to try when looking for how to retrieve iMessages on Mac because deleted iMessages are usually transferred to the Recently Deleted folder. They will remain there for 30 days after the deletion and will be permanently deleted from your Mac afterward. Thus, it\u2019s recommended that you try this solution immediately if you notice your iMessage is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>Finder<\/strong>, click <strong>Applications<\/strong>, and open <strong>Messages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/nessages-icon-mac.jpg\" alt=\"messages-icon-mac\" class=\"wp-image-2625\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/nessages-icon-mac.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/nessages-icon-mac-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the top menu, select <strong>View<\/strong>, and choose <strong>Recently Deleted<\/strong>. Select the iMessages you want to retrieve. Right-click them and choose <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-recently-deleted-messages.jpg\" alt=\"recover recently deleted messages\" class=\"wp-image-2626\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-recently-deleted-messages.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-recently-deleted-messages-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm your action by clicking <strong>Recover Message<\/strong>. The deleted iMessages will automatically show on the Messages page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/comfirm-recovering-messages.jpg\" alt=\"comfirm recovering messages\" class=\"wp-image-2627\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/comfirm-recovering-messages.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/comfirm-recovering-messages-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_iCloud_to_Recover_Deleted_iMessages_on_Mac\"><\/span>Using iCloud to Recover Deleted iMessages on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you frequently backup your data to iCloud, you can bank on the cloud storage to restore your iMessages. You can retrieve several data saved on your Mac using this solution, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-permanently-deleted-photos-from-icloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recovery of permanently deleted photos from iCloud<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to know how to recover deleted iMessages on Mac using iCloud:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">iCloud.com<\/a> and sign in to your Apple account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the iCloud Drive icon and open the Messages folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/icloud-drive-button.jpg\" alt=\"icloud drive button\" class=\"wp-image-2628\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/icloud-drive-button.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/icloud-drive-button-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the deleted iMessages you want to recover and click the three dots in front of them. Then, select <strong>Download a Copy<\/strong>. The iMessages will return to the Message window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-a-copy.jpg\" alt=\"download a copy button\" class=\"wp-image-2629\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-a-copy.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-a-copy-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_File_Recovery_Software_to_Retrieve_Mac_iMessages\"><\/span>Using File Recovery Software to Retrieve Mac iMessages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most viable solution if you don\u2019t have a backup or if your iMessages have been deleted across all platforms, including iCloud. It involves using professional file recovery software like ONERECOVERY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONERECOVERY is a special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/data-recovery-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">iMessage data recovery software<\/a>, as it can restore iMessages from any lost condition whether accidental deletion, automatic deletion, iCloud syncing complications, etc. It has a dual scan system (Quick Scan and Deep Scan), which allows you to conduct simple or extensive searches for your missing iMessages, even long-lost messages like after 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"data recovery for mac\" class=\"wp-image-2194\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac-1536x708.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/data-recovery-for-mac.jpg 1841w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This software offers an all-in-one solution for every lost data scenario. It can even be used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/retrieve-deleted-emails-mac\/#Solution_4_Use_Time_Machine_to_Restore_Deleted_Emails_on_Mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">restore deleted emails<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/recover-deleted-notes-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover deleted notes on Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps for how to recover iMessages on Mac through ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY on your Mac computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/mac\/prod\/1.0.0\/ONERECOVERY_setup.dmg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-mac-download-button.png.png\" alt=\"onerecovery mac download button.png \" class=\"wp-image-2001\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch ONERECOVERY and select the drive where messages are stored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-location-to-scan-using-onerecovery-1024x673.png\" alt=\"select location to scan using onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1549\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-location-to-scan-using-onerecovery-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-location-to-scan-using-onerecovery-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-location-to-scan-using-onerecovery-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/select-location-to-scan-using-onerecovery.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically, ONERECOVERY begins to scan the drive for all missing iMessage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-the-device-mac-1024x714.png\" alt=\"scan the device mac\" class=\"wp-image-2182\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-the-device-mac-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-the-device-mac-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-the-device-mac-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-the-device-mac.png 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the scan results, select the iMessages you want to restore and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>. Choose the location to save the iMessages on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recover-selected-file-onerecovery.png\" alt=\"recover selected file onerecovery\" class=\"wp-image-1613\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recover-selected-file-onerecovery.png 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recover-selected-file-onerecovery-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_Mac_Deleted_iMessages_through_Time_Machine\"><\/span>Restore Mac Deleted iMessages through Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Mac computer comes with a built-in backup feature called Time Machine. Its sole function is to create a backup of your Mac data for easy recovery if anything happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time Machine creates backups for 24 hours, daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This allows you to view deleted iMessages on Mac history and easily track them for recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Time Machine only works if you\u2019ve set it up to back up your Mac data. Here\u2019s a full guide to restore from Time Machine, including how to set it up and automatically back up your Mac data from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps for how to get iMessages back through Time Machine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the external hard drive that contains the Time Machine backup to your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Apple menu<\/strong> at the top left corner of your screen, select <strong>System Preferences<\/strong>, and choose <strong>Time Machine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/time-machine-button.jpg\" alt=\"time machine button\" class=\"wp-image-2630\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/time-machine-button.jpg 583w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/time-machine-button-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the deleted iMessages you want to recover. You can use the arrows on the right to find them quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you find the iMessages, select them, and click <strong>Restore<\/strong>. They will return to your Message window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-pervious-verison-mac.jpg\" alt=\"restore pervious verison mac\" class=\"wp-image-2631\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-pervious-verison-mac.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-pervious-verison-mac-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_How_to_Restore_iMessages_on_iPhone\"><\/span>Bonus Tips: How to Restore iMessages on iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unable to recover iMessages on Mac through iCloud, you can get them back on your iPhone. However, you will have to erase all the content and settings on your iPhone, so create a backup of your iPhone data before going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to get iMessages back on iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>, select <strong>General<\/strong>, choose <strong>Reset<\/strong>, and click <strong>Erase All Content and Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/erase-all-content-and-settings-1.jpg\" alt=\"erase all content and settings\" class=\"wp-image-2632\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/erase-all-content-and-settings-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/erase-all-content-and-settings-1-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your iPhone will be reset and the setup screen will come up. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When this page is displayed, select <strong>Restore from iCloud backup<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-from-icloud-backup-1.png\" alt=\"restore from icloud backup\" class=\"wp-image-2633\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-from-icloud-backup-1.png 497w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-from-icloud-backup-1-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a backup that was around the date you last saw the iMessages. After the restore process is complete, your iMessages will be transferred to your Messages app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing your iMessages can be very disturbing but as seen above, there are many solutions on how to recover iMessages on Mac. It\u2019s recommended that you create a regular backup of your Mac data. However, if you don\u2019t have backups, you can trust the ONERECOVERY software to efficiently restore your iMessages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Mac_Deleted_iMessages_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs on Mac Deleted iMessages Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more about how to recover deleted iMessages on Mac? Here are answers to 3 frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\ufe0f\u20e3How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on MacBook Air?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49For how to recover deleted iMessages on MacBook Air, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <strong>Finder<\/strong>, click <strong>Go<\/strong> and select <strong>Go to Folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>~\/Library\/<\/strong> and open the <strong>Messages<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see the <strong>Archive<\/strong> folder (which contains all the past messages that you\u2019ve saved or closed) and the <strong>Attachment<\/strong> folder (which contains all the images, audio, videos, and other files you\u2019ve sent or received via iMessages). Check <strong>chat.db<\/strong> files for your messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-deleted-text-messages-mac.jpg\" alt=\"recover deleted text messages mac\" class=\"wp-image-2634\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-deleted-text-messages-mac.jpg 587w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/recover-deleted-text-messages-mac-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3How to Fix Recently Deleted Messages Not Showing on Mac?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently deleted messages are usually transferred to the Recently Deleted folder where they will be for 30 days before permanent removal. If your messages are not there, you will have to use the ONERECOVERY software. Simply follow the process of how to find deleted messages on Mac using ONERECOVERY as explained above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3How to Find and Recover Old Messages on Mac?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old messages will still be located on Mac no matter how long they\u2019ve been sent or received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here are the steps to recover old imessages on Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong> and click <strong>Go Menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input <strong>~\/Library\/<\/strong> and press the <strong>Go<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-library.jpg\" alt=\"mac library\" class=\"wp-image-2636\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-library.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/mac-library-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the Library window opens, choose the <strong>Messages<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing your iMessages can be very painful, especially when you need to refer to some&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2617,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-file-recovery"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2616"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2637,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2616\/revisions\/2637"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2617"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-data-recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}