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How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Google Pixel [Solved]

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"Is it possible to retrieve deleted text messages from Pixel internal memory if texts were deleted immediately? I have tried the backup and restore but the ones that I need are not there from the backup...".

- Janet from Google Pixel thread

Many people may have experienced the similar situation. Text messages are pretty precious information on our smartphones. When you lose text messages from Google Pixel due to accidental deletion, mal-operation, messaging app crash, or malware deletion, you may want to find them back. If you have made a backup regularly, you can recover deleted text messages on Google Pixel from the backup file. But how do I get deleted text messages back when there is no backup? This post will tell you how to do it with or without backup.

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Part 1. Can You Recover Deleted Text Messages on Google Pixel?

Many people are concerned about a question: Can deleted text messages really be recovered? The answer is yes. Although deleted text messages seem to have disappeared from the device, they are actually just marked as data that can be overwritten until new data overwrites them. Therefore, if recovery measures are taken as soon as possible after deleting text messages, the chances of retrieving these messages are still high.

Part 2. How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on Google Pixel

Next, we will introduce to you three methods to recover deleted text messages on Google Pixel 6/7/8, including two software options and Google Backup. Both software options enable you to restore deleted SMS from your Google Pixel, regardless of whether you have a backup or not.

2.1 How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on Google Pixel via Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android

Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android is a comprehensive Android recovery app. You can use it to recover the deleted text messages from your phone's internal memory or SD card (if any) to your computer. Besides, you can also recover deleted photos, videos, music, and documents from the phone's SD card to the computer. Apart from Android data recovery, Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android also allows you to back up the existing data from your Android phone to your computer. And, you can even preview and select desired data before recovery or backup.

Main features of Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android

  • Not only does it support the recovery of text messages, but it also covers various data types such as contacts, call logs, photos, videos, music, and more.
  • Employ efficient algorithms to scan the device's storage space; it can rapidly locate deleted files.
  • Selectively restore data based on your needs.
  • Retain original quality and format, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the content.
  • Compatible with almost all Android phone brands and available Android OS versions, including Google Pixel 8 and Android 14.

How to find deleted messages on Google Pixel?

01Install and run Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android on your computer.

02Plug Google Pixel phone to computer via a USB cable. Then enable USB debugging and grant permission on your phone as prompted. Once done, select "Messages" from the interface below, tap "Next", and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

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03After that, the program will scan the selected data on Google Pixel. You can choose "Deep Scan" or "Quick Scan".

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04After scanning, you will be able to see all Google Pixel data categorized in different file folders. To recover deleted messages, just click "Messages" from the left sidebar, preview and tick the messages you want to recover, and hit the "Recover" option at the lower right corner.

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Note: You can select the "Only display the deleted items" option if needed. And, if the program cannot scan out the text messages you need, try to root your device once and repeat the above steps.

Video Guide

Check the video guide below to learn how to recover deleted text messages on Google Pixel:

Feasibility

High: This method is easy to use with significant recovery results, suitable for most users.

2.2 How to Find Deleted Messages on Google Pixel by Coolmuster Android SMS + Contacts Recovery

Another way to recover deleted SMS without backup is using Coolmuster Android SMS + Contacts Recovery. As its name implies, this pure SMS recovery app is powerful to recover the deleted text messages and contacts on Google Pixel's internal memory and SIM card directly. And you can preview, select, recover and back up both existing and deleted texts and contacts on computer as well.

How to recover deleted text messages from Google Pixel 6/7/8?

01Launch Coolmuster Android SMS + Contacts Recovery after installation on the computer.

02Connect Google Pixel to the computer using a USB cable. After the computer recognizes your device, it will install the driver automatically on the device. Choose "Messages" when this program asks you to select the data type that you want to recover and follow the on-screen instructions to move on.

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03After scanning, select "Messages" from the left panel, check the desired messages from the right panel, and tap "Recover" below to recover deleted Google text messages.

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Feasibility

High: This software specializes in SMS and contact recovery, providing more precise results, and is suitable for users with specific needs in this area.

2.3 How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Google Pixel 6/7/8 from Google Backup

If you have backed up text messages from Google Pixel to somewhere before they are lost, you can restore deleted texts from Google Pixel very quickly. Many people like to sync text messages to Google accounts. If you are so, you can retrieve deleted SMS from your Google account by following the steps below. This process will reset your phone, so please back up your Google Pixel phone in advance if you don't want to lose any data.

Step 1. On your Google Pixel phone, go to "Settings" > "Reset".

Step 2. Tap "Start" to set up your device and follow the on-screen steps to continue. When you reach the Copy apps and data screen, click "Copy apps and data" > "Next" > "Can't use old phone" > "OK" > "A backup from cloud".

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Step 3. Then, sign into the same Google account that you have used to back up messages, select the most recent backup file from the list, and hit the "Restore" option. Wait until the restoration process is complete.

Feasibility

Medium: This method relies on the existence of backups. If the backup function was not enabled beforehand, this method cannot be used.

Final Words

Now, you probably have mastered how to recover deleted text messages from Google Pixel. Obviously, Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android and Coolmuster Android SMS + Contacts Recovery are the best choices for you, since both of them can recover deleted text messages on Google Pixel without a backup file. What's more, they are also wonderful tools to back up the existing Pixel data. Hence, we strongly recommend you to have a try.

If you encounter any problem when you use the ways above, feel free to let us know by leaving a comment below. And we will help you solve it soon.

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