Have you ever accidentally deleted important text messages on your TECNO smartphone and regretted it instantly? Whether it's a conversation with a loved one, vital information from a client, or verification codes, losing SMS can be frustrating. Fortunately, not all hope is lost. If you act quickly, there are several ways to retrieve deleted messages on TECNO - some even without backup.
In this guide, we'll walk you through four proven methods of how to recover deleted text messages from TECNO devices. Whether you've synced your phone with a Google account, used TECNO's own HiOS backup feature, or want to rely on professional recovery software, we've got you covered.
If your TECNO phone was set to back up automatically with your Google account, you may be able to recover deleted messages by restoring your device from a previous backup.
Note: This method requires a factory reset, which will erase current data. Make sure to back up important files beforehand.
Here are the steps:
Step 1. On your TECNO phone, go to "Settings" > "System" > "Reset" > "Factory data reset".
Step 2. Tap "Erase all data", then confirm the action.
Step 3. Once your phone restarts, follow the setup instructions.
Step 4. When prompted, log in with your Google account used for backup.
Step 5. Select the latest backup that contains your SMS messages.
Step 6. Continue with the setup. Google will automatically restore messages and other synced data.
If you haven't backed up your TECNO phone or don't want to reset it, Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android is a powerful alternative. This desktop software scans your phone's internal storage and retrieves deleted SMS, even if they're no longer visible on the device.
Why Use Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android?
How to retrieve deleted text messages on TECNO with this software?
01Begin by downloading and installing Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android on your computer.
02Use a USB cable to connect your TECNO phone to the computer. Make sure USB debugging is enabled in the Developer Options. (You can also connect via Wi-Fi if preferred.)
03Open the software and select "Messages" as the target data type for recovery.
04Choose your preferred scan mode: Quick Scan for faster results or Deep Scan for a more thorough search.
If the deleted text messages don't appear after scanning, you need to root your device. Root access allows the program to scan system-level folders where deleted SMS might still be recoverable.
05Once the scan finishes, preview the listed messages and click "Recover" to export them to your PC.
To make the process even easier, you can refer to the following video tutorial, which visually guides you through each step in real time.
Some TECNO phones running HiOS have a built-in Backup & Restore tool that can back up your messages locally. If you enabled this feature before deletion, you can easily retrieve your messages without third-party tools. Here is how it works:
Step 1. Open Settings on your TECNO phone.
Step 2. Tap "System" > "Backup & Restore".
Step 3. Choose "Local Backup".
Step 4. Select a backup file created before the SMS deletion.
Step 5. Tap "Restore" and wait for the process to complete.
Note: This method is fast and doesn't require internet access. However, it only works if a backup was made earlier via HiOS.
SMS Backup & Restore is a free app available on the Google Play Store. If you used this app to back up your messages previously, restoring them is simple. Follow these steps to retrieve deleted text messages on TECNO via SMS Backup & Restore:
Step 1. Install SMS Backup & Restore from Google Play if not already installed.
Step 2. Launch the app and tap "Restore".
Step 3. Select your preferred backup location (e.g., Google Drive or local storage).
Step 4. Choose the SMS backup you want to restore.
Step 5. Follow the prompts and allow the app to become the default SMS app temporarily.
Step 6. Once restored, you can switch back to your original messaging app.
1. Does TECNO have a trash bin for SMS messages?
No. Once deleted, SMS messages are not moved to a recycle bin. They are removed from user view but may still be recoverable until overwritten.
2. Are deleted messages stored on the SIM card?
No. Modern TECNO phones store SMS in internal memory. Only very basic messages are stored on the SIM.
3. Will message recovery affect the current data?
Not if you use professional recovery software. However, factory reset methods (like Google account restore) will erase current data.
Accidentally losing text messages on your TECNO phone can be stressful, but as we've explored, there are multiple effective solutions - whether you rely on a Google backup, HiOS local backup, or third-party apps like SMS Backup & Restore.
However, if you haven't backed up your messages in advance or need to recover deleted texts without resetting your device, Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android stands out as the most reliable and flexible solution. With its ability to scan your TECNO phone deeply, even without a backup, it gives you the best chance of retrieving important conversations quickly and safely.
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