Check the app’s trash, archive, or recently deleted folder
Restore from a cloud backup if available
Use Google Drive backup to restore messages during device setup
Check Samsung Cloud or your phone manufacturer’s backup service
Restore from a local backup stored on your computer or SD card
Use the messaging app’s built-in restore or sync option
Contact your carrier to ask if message backup or recovery is available
Use a trusted third-party recovery tool if no backup exists
Stop using the phone immediately to avoid overwriting deleted data
Enable automatic backups to prevent future message loss