Here's how to read deleted WhatsApp messages on Android and iOS

WhatsApp's "Delete for Everyone" lets users remove sent messages within a particular time frame, assisting users to correct their mistakes. Whether it's a personal message or anything crucial, there are several ways to retrieve these messages.

Here is a step-by-step guide for both Android and iOS users to view deleted WhatsApp messages utilising features, such as notification history, chat backups, and more.

How to deleted WhatsApp messages via Notification History

Android devices that run on variant 11 or above support the Notification History feature, which keeps a log of all notifications received. 

Follow these steps to enable Notification History:

1. Firstly launch Settings on your Android and go to Notifications.
2. Now select Advanced Settings click Notification History and toggle it on.
3. Once enabled, your device will log incoming WhatsApp messages, even if they are deleted. 
4. To view them: Return to Settings > Notifications > Notification History and swipe down via the recorded messages. 

How to read deleted WhatsApp Messages via WhatsApp Chat Backup

WhatsApp offers a Chat Backup feature, enabling users to restore deleted messages if a backup was already made before deletion. 

1. Launch WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
2. Ensure the backup frequency is set for an appropriate interval.
3. Afterwards, launch the device's settings, find WhatsApp and uninstall it.
4. Reinstall WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
5. Open WhatsApp, authenticate your contact number and click Restore when prompted to retrieve chats from the backup.