Title: Can You Recover Permanently Deleted LINE Messages on iPhone? (Tested Methods)

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Can You Recover Permanently Deleted LINE Messages on iPhone? (Tested Methods)
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Liam Carter|3 min read|Updated:Dec 22, 2025

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**Stop everything.** If you just deleted important LINE messages on your iPhone, every second counts. That heartfelt conversation, those irreplaceable photos, that crucial business chat—they're not gone forever yet, but the window to recover them is closing fast.

Here's the hard truth: **your deleted LINE messages are being overwritten right now**. Every photo you take, every app you download, every message you send shrinks your recovery window. But here's the good news—if you act immediately, you can still recover permanently deleted LINE messages on iPhone, even without a backup.

⚠️ Critical: Why You Must Act NOW (Not Later)
---------------------------------------------

When you delete LINE messages on your iPhone, they don't vanish instantly. Instead, your iPhone marks that storage space as "available." The data sits there, intact but invisible, waiting to be overwritten.

**The brutal timeline:**

*   **Within 1 hour:** 85-90% recovery success rate

*   **After 24 hours of normal use:** 60-70% success rate

*   **After 3 days:** 40-50% success rate

*   **After 1 week:** 20-30% success rate

*   **After 1 month:** Less than 10% chance

**Your action plan RIGHT NOW:**

1.   Put your iPhone in Airplane Mode immediately

2.   Stop using it for anything except recovery

3.   Don't take photos or download apps

4.   Choose your recovery method below

5.   Act within the next hour for maximum success

The clock is ticking. Let's get your messages back.

Method 1: Restore LINE Messages from iCloud Backup
--------------------------------------------------

Before exploring advanced recovery options, check if you have a lifeline: an iCloud backup created before you deleted those messages.

### Quick Check (Takes 30 Seconds):

1.   Open LINE → **Settings** → **Chats** → **Backup and restore chat history**

2.   Look at **Last backup** date

3.   Is it BEFORE you deleted the messages? If yes, you're in luck. If no, skip to Method 2 immediately.

### If You Have a Backup—Restore It Now:

1.   **Uninstall LINE completely** from your iPhone

2.   **Reinstall LINE** from the App Store

3.   Log in with your credentials

4.   When prompted, tap **Restore chat history from iCloud backup**

5.   Wait 5-15 minutes for restoration (stay connected to Wi-Fi)

**What you'll recover:**

✅ All messages up to the backup date

✅ Photos, videos, and voice messages

✅ Group chat history

**What you'll lose:**

❌ Any messages sent AFTER the backup date

**The painful reality:** Only 30% of iPhone users have recent LINE backups enabled. If you're in the 70% without backups, don't panic—Method 2 is your salvation.

Method 2: Recover LINE Messages Without Backup Using Gbyte Recovery
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**This is your best shot if you don't have backups.** And here's why thousands of iPhone users trust Gbyte Recovery when disaster strikes.

### Why Gbyte Recovery Is Your Recovery Lifeline

Most data recovery tools force you to connect to a computer, download massive software, and navigate complicated interfaces. **Not anymore.**

[**Gbyte Recovery**](https://www.gbyte.com/features/line-recovery)**runs directly on your iPhone**—no computer needed, no tech expertise required. It's the emergency tool you wish you'd known about sooner.

### 🎯 What Makes Gbyte Recovery Different (And Better)

**Recover Everything LINE-Related:**

*   ✅ Text messages and chat history

*   ✅ Photos and videos (even ones you thought were gone forever)

*   ✅ Voice messages and audio recordings

*   ✅ Stickers, files, and attachments

*   ✅ Contact information from chats

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**Free Scan & Preview = Zero Risk:**

See EXACTLY what's recoverable before spending a penny. No blind purchasing, no guessing games. You'll know within minutes if your deleted messages can be saved.

**Selective Recovery = Smart Recovery:**

Why restore 5GB of data when you only need one conversation? Choose specific chats, individual messages, or particular photos. Recover only what matters and save your iPhone storage.

**Works Directly on iPhone = Immediate Action:**

No computer required means you can start recovery right now—sitting on your couch, during your lunch break, even while commuting. Speed equals success in data recovery.

**No Jailbreak Required = Completely Safe:**

Your iPhone warranty stays intact. Your security remains uncompromised. Gbyte Recovery works within iOS's safety framework.

### How to Recover Your LINE Messages Right Now (Free Scan & Preview)

**Step 1: Install and Launch Gbyte Recovery (2 minutes)**

[Download Gbyte Recovery on your PC](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#)— no cable or iTunes needed or run it on your mobile directly. Open it and select **LINE** from the supported apps.

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**Step 2: Scan Your iPhone (3–10 minutes)**

Tap **Start Scan** to let Gbyte search for deleted LINE messages, photos, and files. The process is automatic and 100% safe.

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**Step 3: Preview for Free**

Once scanning completes, you can **freely preview** all recoverable LINE messages — view chats, photos, videos, and voice notes in full detail before deciding what to restore.

**Step 4: Selective Recovery ( 1– 5 minutes)**

Choose only the messages or media you need and hit **Recover**. Your selected LINE data is safely restored without overwriting existing files.

**Total time from download to recovered data: 10-25 minutes**

### ⚡ Limited-Time Recovery Window

Here's what most people don't realize: **data recovery has an expiration date**. The deleted messages sitting in your iPhone's storage right now have a limited shelf life.

**Why waiting is dangerous:**

*   Your iPhone constantly writes new data

*   iOS background processes overwrite deleted files

*   App updates can permanently erase recoverable data

*   iCloud Photo syncing replaces deleted message attachments

**The recovery window shrinks every hour you wait.** What's recoverable today might be permanently lost tomorrow.

Method 3: Retrieve LINE Messages from iTunes/Finder Backup
----------------------------------------------------------

If you regularly sync your iPhone with your Mac or Windows computer, you might have a recent backup containing your deleted LINE messages.

### ⚠️ Big Warning First

This method **wipes your current iPhone data** and replaces it with backup data. Everything created after the backup date disappears.

**Only use this method if:**

*   Your computer backup is very recent (within 24-48 hours)

*   The deleted LINE messages are more valuable than recent data

*   You're willing to sacrifice new data for old messages

### Quick Steps:

**For macOS Catalina and Later (Finder):**

1.   Connect iPhone to Mac with USB cable

2.   Open **Finder** → Select your iPhone

3.   Check backup date under **Backups** section

4.   If date is BEFORE deletion, click **Restore Backup**

5.   Wait 30-60 minutes for completion

**For Windows or Older macOS (iTunes):**

1.   Connect iPhone via USB

2.   Open **iTunes** → Click iPhone icon

3.   Check backup date, click **Restore Backup**

4.   Wait for process to complete

**Verdict:** Only worth it if your deleted LINE messages are absolutely irreplaceable and your backup is very recent. Otherwise, **Gbyte Recovery is the smarter choice**—it recovers LINE data without sacrificing anything else.

Method 4: Check LINE Keep—Your Hidden Safety Net
------------------------------------------------

LINE Keep is an often-forgotten feature that might be your quickest win. If you previously saved important messages, they're still there regardless of chat deletion.

### Access LINE Keep in 30 Seconds:

1.   Open LINE app

2.   Tap your **profile picture** (top-left)

3.   Select **Keep**

4.   Browse saved items

**What survives in Keep:**

*   ✅ Messages you manually saved

*   ✅ Photos and videos marked for keeping

*   ✅ Voice messages and files you preserved

**The lesson:** From now on, **save everything important to Keep immediately**. Don't wait for disaster to strike.

Method 5: Ask Your Conversation Partner (The Simple Solution)
-------------------------------------------------------------

Don't overlook the obvious: if you deleted a conversation, the other person probably still has it.

### What They Can Do to Help:

*   **Screenshot important messages** for quick recovery

*   **Forward messages back to you** individually

*   **Export entire conversation:** Open chat → Menu → **Other settings** → **Export chat history** → Share the file with you

This only works if they haven't also deleted the conversation, but it's free, immediate, and worth asking.

Never Lose LINE Messages Again: Your Prevention Arsenal
-------------------------------------------------------

Recovery is stressful. Prevention is effortless. Implement these strategies today:

### Set Up Automatic iCloud Backups (5 Minutes)

1.   Open LINE → **Settings** → **Chats** → **Backup and restore chat history**

2.   Tap **Back up now** to create immediate backup

3.   Return to this setting weekly to create fresh backups

4.   Ensure sufficient iCloud storage in iPhone Settings

**Backup frequency:**

*   **Daily** for business or critical communications

*   **Weekly minimum** for casual users

*   **Before** every iOS update or device change

### Use LINE Keep Like Your Digital Life Depends on It

**The 30-second rule:** If you'd be upset losing a message, save it to Keep within 30 seconds of receiving it.

**Save immediately:**

*   Important business discussions

*   Sentimental messages from loved ones

*   Addresses, phone numbers, meeting times

*   Photos and videos you can't lose

### Export Critical Conversations Monthly

1.   Open irreplaceable LINE chat

2.   Menu → **Other settings** → **Export chat history**

3.   Include media files

4.   Save to iPhone Files app and cloud storage

### Weekly Computer Backup Ritual

1.   Connect iPhone to computer weekly

2.   Open **Finder** (Mac) or **iTunes** (Windows)

3.   Click **Back Up Now**

4.   Enable **Encrypt local backup** for complete protection

**Why local backups matter:**

*   Not limited by iCloud's 5GB free storage

*   Faster restoration than cloud downloads

*   Works without internet connection

FAQs
----

**Q: I deleted messages 3 months ago. Can Gbyte Recovery still help?**

Honest answer: **Probably not, but the preview is free.** Three months of normal iPhone use typically overwrites most deleted data. Download Gbyte Recovery and run the free scan—you'll know within 10 minutes if your messages are recoverable. No risk, no commitment.

**Q: Can LINE support recover my deleted messages?**

**No.** LINE uses end-to-end encryption, meaning messages only exist on your device and your conversation partner's device—never on LINE's servers. LINE support cannot access or restore deleted messages under any circumstances.

**Q: Will restoring from backup recover messages I deleted months ago?**

**No.** Backups are snapshots at specific moments. You need a backup created **before** the deletion occurred.

**Q: Is Gbyte Recovery safe? Will it steal my data?**

Gbyte Recovery operates entirely on your iPhone using iOS's secure frameworks. It doesn't upload data to external servers, doesn't require jailbreaking, and is available on the official App Store (which requires Apple's security review). Your recovered data stays on your iPhone.

**Q: What if I deleted my entire LINE account?**

**This is permanent and irreversible.** Account deletion removes your account from LINE's servers completely. No recovery method can restore deleted accounts.

**Q: How long does Gbyte Recovery take?**

**Total time: About 10-25 minutes** from download to recovered messages, but depends on your data size.

🎯 Your Recovery Decision Tree: Choose Your Path
------------------------------------------------

**Path A: You Have iCloud Backup from Before Deletion**

✅ **Use Method 1** (iCloud Restore) - Free, 10-15 minutes, 100% success.

**Path B: No Backup, Need Immediate Recovery**

✅ **Use Method 2** (Gbyte Recovery) ⭐ **RECOMMENDED** - Works without backups, free preview, runs on iPhone.

**Path C: Have Recent Computer Backup, Willing to Lose Recent Data**

✅ **Use Method 3** (iTunes/Finder) - Free but wipes current data, 30-60 minutes.

**Path D: You Previously Saved Messages to Keep**

✅ **Use Method 4** (LINE Keep) - Check this first, takes 30 seconds.

**Path E: The Other Person Still Has the Conversation**

✅ **Use Method 5** (Ask Partner) - Simple, free, immediate.

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Table of contents

*   [⚠️ Critical: Why You Must Act NOW (Not Later)](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-0)
*   [Method 1: Restore LINE Messages from iCloud Backup](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-1)
*   [Method 2: Recover LINE Messages Without Backup Using Gbyte Recovery](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-2)
*   [Method 3: Retrieve LINE Messages from iTunes/Finder Backup](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-3)
*   [Method 4: Check LINE Keep—Your Hidden Safety Net](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-4)
*   [Method 5: Ask Your Conversation Partner (The Simple Solution)](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-5)
*   [Never Lose LINE Messages Again: Your Prevention Arsenal](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-6)
*   [FAQs](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-7)
*   [🎯 Your Recovery Decision Tree: Choose Your Path](https://recovery-next-web.pages.dev/blog/recover-line-messages#auto-heading-8)

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