Check your phone’s trash or recently deleted folder in the Messages app, if available
Restore from a Google One backup if text messages were included
Restore from your device manufacturer’s backup service, such as Samsung Cloud or Xiaomi Cloud
Use a local backup saved on your computer or SD card, if you created one
Ask your carrier whether they store message backups or logs
Use a third-party SMS recovery app only if it is reputable and compatible with your device
Stop using the phone immediately to avoid overwriting deleted messages
Connect the phone to a computer and use Android data recovery software
Restore a full device backup if message recovery is included
Contact the sender or recipient and ask them to forward the message content
