Telegram keeps deleted messages on its servers. You can recover deleted messages in some cases, even after removing them from chats.
Server Storage: Telegram stores deleted messages on their servers for potential recovery.
Media Files: Your device keeps media files in cache folders, making them recoverable.
Recovery Facts: Telegram's server storage means deleted messages stay accessible.
To recover deleted messages on Telegram, you have a few options. Each method has its own steps, so let's break it down.
Telegram Desktop Export:
Open the Telegram Desktop app.
Head to Settings > Advanced > Export Telegram Data.
Pick the items you want to recover, like chats or media.
Complete the export process to get an export_results.html file with your data.
iPhone users can also rely on backups.
You can use iCloud or iTunes for recovery. This involves restoring your device from a previous backup. Just go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings, and then restore from your chosen backup. This method can bring back messages that were deleted from the device.
For those who want to try third-party tools, there are a few options. These tools can help monitor and recover deleted messages:
Monitoring Apps: Some apps can track and retrieve messages by being installed on the device.
Recovery Software: Tools like AnyControl offer functionalities to access deleted messages.
Telegram media files can sometimes be found lingering in cache folders on macOS. These cached files offer a chance to recover media that might have been deleted from chats. Let’s see how you can locate and access these files.
Steps to Find and Access Media Cache on macOS:
Open Finder: Begin by opening Finder on your macOS system.
Go to Library Folder: In the menu bar, click on "Go" and select "Go to Folder..." from the dropdown.
Enter Cache Directory Path: Type in the path /Users/{username}/Library/Group Containers/{something}.ru.keepcoder.Telegram/account-{x}/postbox/media. Replace {username} with your actual Mac username and {x} with the correct account number.
Access Media Files: Once you're in the directory, you'll see various media files stored in cache.
After locating the cache directory, you can open and save these files. Simply use a web browser like Chrome to view them. Just drag the media file into the browser window, and it should open for viewing. If you wish to save the file, right-click on the media and choose "Save As" to store it on your device.
You can recover deleted Telegram messages using Telegram Desktop, iCloud, iTunes, or third-party tools.
Telegram Desktop Export: Export your chat data to retrieve deleted messages.
iCloud or iTunes Backups: Restore your device from a backup to recover messages on your iPhone.
Third-Party Tools: Use apps like AnyControl to monitor and recover deleted messages.
Media Cache on macOS: Check cache folders for deleted media files on your device.