Instagram is one of the most popular social media sites in the world with over one billion users. The number of Instagram users is increasing day by day. Instagram is also at the forefront of attracting teenagers and young women. As the number of users increases, Instagram also introduces more user-friendly features. This is also the reason for the increase in the number of users.
One such feature is the option to delete sent messages. When it is said that sent messages can be deleted, we wish that the deleted messages could be retrieved. The option to do so is also available on Instagram, but most people do not have a great understanding of it. It is a common misconception that once deleted, it will never be returned. We can recover not only messages but also deleted posts and stories. Let's see how it goes.
How To Recover Deleted Messages Once Deleted Messages
We Will Not Recover Through Instagram App. But we can get these messages in our email. Let's see how to recover deleted Instagram messages via Mail. Go to your Instagram account and tap on the three bars in the top right corner. In the menu that opens, tap on the Settings option at the top. In the Search tab that appears on the screen, type 'Download Data'. Tap on the download data option and you will be asked for your email id and then your Instagram password. After entering this information, tap on Request Download. Now check your mail and you will get the deleted messages and details.
Posts like deleted reels, story videos, photos and IGTV videos will be returned to get back the deleted posts from Instagram. However, there is a limitation that stories can only be accessed for 24 hours. Let's see how to restore deleted posts from Instagram.
Go to your Instagram account and tap on the three bars in the top right corner and tap on Settings at the top of the menu that opens. In the Settings menu that opens, click on the 'Account' option. Tap on the 'Recently Deleted' option in the menu that opens. You can see the deleted posts. Select the posts you want to restore and tap on the restore option to see the post in your account. Let me tell you first to see the old stories on Instagram, you will not be able to see the old stories of others. You can only see old stories posted from your account. First go to your Instagram account and tap on the three bars in the top right corner. Go to the Archive option just below Settings. There you can see your old stories. If you want to see any of them again in your profile then highlighting is also possible.