As we all know WhatsApp has a feature where you can delete messages even after sending them. This feature deletes the specific message for both parties (Receiver and Sender). This option is a boon and a curse at the same time. The boon goes without saying, but the curse for those who are left in suspense. However, if you don’t want to be left in suspense and want to see the deleted message on WhatsApp, then here’s how you can do it.
How To See Deleted Message On WhatsApp Via Android Devices?
WhatsApp has no inbuilt feature that can allow you to see the deleted message. Although, we’ve come up with 2 methods that can solve your problem, go ahead and check them out.
Third-party App
Third-party apps can be the answer to your question. You just have to download any third-party app that allows you to see the deleted message on WhatsApp. However, the most third-party app only tracks the notifications of the message. With that said, the deleted messages are only captured when you get the message notification on your phone. It’ll not work if the chat is active/Open. If you want to see deleted messages without using any app, then we’ve got you covered.
Without Any App
If you don’t want to go through the trouble of downloading a third-party app, then here’s what you can do.
- For viewing the deleted message on WhatsApp. First, open your phone’s Settings.
- Then tap on Apps & Notification.
- After that, tap on the WhatsApp app.
- And then tap on Notifications.
- After that select the Notification History option.
- And then toggle the button located beside the Use Notification History option.
- After doing that, from now on you’ll see all your future notifications on the respective page.
Note: This method is only supported for Android 11 OS devices. However, after following these steps, in order to see the future deleted message, you’ll have to navigate back to the ‘Use Notification History’ page.
These are all the methods that you can try on your Android 11 devices to view the deleted message on WhatsApp. If you’re an iOS user, then here are some methods for you that you can try.
How To See Deleted Message On WhatsApp Via iOS Devices?
There are 2 methods that you can try in order to see the deleted messages on WhatsApp via iOS devices.
Via iCloud
iCloud can also help you view the deleted messages on WhatsApp. Just follow the steps given below and you’ll be good to go.
- First you have to connect your Apple device to your iCloud account and ON the backup.
- Then you have to reinstall WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
- After that just select the Restore option to back up all your chats from iCloud.
After doing this your old chats will be restored, and you’ll be able to see the original message that was deleted by the sender. If this method doesn’t work for you, then we have another method for you.
Via iTunes
This process is similar to the iCloud method. iTunes also has a backup feature, that you can use to restore the deleted message from WhatsApp. Here are all the steps that you need to follow.
- First you have to connect your Apple device to your iTunes account and ON the backup.
- Then you have to reinstall WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
- After that just select the Restore option to back up all your chats from iTunes.
And as said earlier, all your chats will be restored and you’ll be able to see the original messages.
This is all you need to know about how to see deleted messages on WhatsApp via your Android and iOS devices. We also have a guide for you on how to unblock yourself on WhatsApp. Just go ahead and check it out, you never know when you’ll need it.
