Restore from a recent WhatsApp backup on Google Drive or iCloud
Uninstall WhatsApp
Reinstall WhatsApp
Verify the same phone number
Tap Restore when prompted
Check local backup files on Android
Use a file manager to find WhatsApp backup folders
Rename the desired backup file if needed
Reinstall WhatsApp and restore from the local backup
Restore from a full device backup if available
Check archived chats in WhatsApp
Ask the sender to resend the deleted messages
Use notification history on Android if enabled
Use third-party recovery tools only if you trust the source
Keep automatic backups enabled for future recovery
Back up WhatsApp regularly to prevent data loss