Accidental deletion of important messages on a smartphone is a problem faced by many owners of Androiddevices. It’s especially annoying to lose correspondence with confirmation codes or personal data on a popular model Honor 10. Unlike old push-button phones, modern gadgets do not store SMS forever, but immediately mark the memory space as free for recording.
Fortunately, the operating system Android and the shell EMUI provide several mechanisms for saving data. The recovery process directly depends on whether synchronization or backup was previously configured. If you managed to create a backup, you can return messages in a couple of minutes.
However, if there is no backup, the task becomes more complicated, but does not become hopeless. There are specialized methods and software packages that allow you to try to extract information from the depths of memory. In this article we will analyze in detail all available methods, from standard tools Honor to third-party software.
Using Google Drive cloud storage
The most reliable and common way to recover data on devices Android is to use an account Google. By default, the system often prompts you to enable backup, but many users ignore this notification. If the function was active, your messages could be saved in the cloud automatically.
To check the availability of a backup, you need to go to your smartphone settings. Find the section System or Google, then select the item Backup. The date of the last saved copy and the list of data that will be restored are displayed here.
⚠️ Attention: The process of restoring from Google cloud requires a complete reset of the phone to factory settings. All data created after the backup date will be irretrievably lost.
If you are willing to risk current data for old messages, perform a reset through the menu Settings → System → Reset. When setting up the system for the first time after a reboot, select restore from a copy Google Drive. The system itself will pull up the archive of messages if it is compatible with the OS version.
Why messages may not be restored?
Messages may not be in the backup if a lot of time has passed since the last save, or if the checkbox was unchecked in the backup settings "SMS/MMS". It is also important that the same Google account is used.
It is important to understand that Google Drive does not always store message texts separately from other application data. Often this is part of the overall cast of the system. Therefore, this method is more suitable for completely rolling back the device to the state “as it was a week ago” than for selectively returning one SMS.
Recovery through the proprietary HiSuite application
Smartphone owners Honor i Huawei have a unique advantage - access to the official tool HiSuite for PC. This app allows you to create complete copies of the system on your computer, including a section with messages. This is the most civilized way of working with brand data.
If you previously connected Honor 10 to a computer and made a backup via HiSuite, restoration will take a few clicks. Launch the app on your PC, connect your smartphone with a cable and go to the section Recovery.
- 📂 Select a recovery point by the date when the messages still existed.
- 💬 In the list of data, tick only the item Messagesso as not to overwrite unnecessary.
- 🔄 Click the "Restore" button and wait for the process to complete.
The main advantage of the method is that HiSuite allows you to select specific types of data to return. You don't have to reset your entire phone like you do with Google. The app will carefully insert the archive of messages into the phone database.
☑️ Check before recovery
It is worth noting that for the app to work, the component HiSuite or its service modules must be installed on the phone. If, when connecting, the app prompts you to install an update, agree, since older versions may not work correctly with new security patches Android.
Using third-party recovery applications
When the built-in tools are powerless, specialized utilities from Google Playcome to the rescue. These applications scan the device's internal memory for pieces of data that have been marked as deleted but have not yet been overwritten by new information.
One popular solution is the application SMS Backup & Restore. Although its main function is to create copies, it can also import data from cloud storage or local files if you have ever saved it manually. The app interface is simple and understandable even for a beginner.
More advanced tools, such as Dr.Fone or DiskDiggerrequire rights for deep scanning. Without superuser rights, the efficiency of such apps drops sharply, since they cannot read system database partitions Root-rights for deep scanning. Without superuser rights, the effectiveness of such apps drops sharply, since they cannot read system database partitions mmssms.db.
| Application | Root required | Type of work | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Backup & Restore | No | Import backups | High (if file exists) |
| DiskDigger | Yes (preferred) | Memory scan | Medium |
| GT Recovery | Yes | Deep scanning | High |
| Recycle Bin for SMS | No | Trash (preventative) | N/A (only for future SMS) |
⚠️ Attention: Installing data recovery applications on the same phone from which the SMS disappeared may result in overwriting memory sectors. This will forever destroy the chances of recovery.
The ideal scenario for using third-party software is to install the app on a PC and connect the phone in debugging mode, or use cloud versions of scanners, if available.
Analysis of SIM cards and operator trash bins
Many users mistakenly believe that messages are stored on SIM card. In modern smartphones, including Honor 10, by default SMS are saved in the internal memory of the device. However, if the storage option on a SIM card was selected in the settings of the Messaging application, there is a chance.
You can check this by temporarily moving the SIM card to another, preferably old phone, and looking at its inbox. Also, some telecom operators provide the services of “Cloud storage of SMS” or “Virtual SIM card”.
Log into the personal account of your operator (MTS, Beeline, Megafon, Tele2) through a browser. Find the services or archives section. Some tariffs allow you to view the history of incoming messages over the past days, although the full text may be hidden for privacy reasons.
This method will not restore the message directly to the phone, but will help you find out its content, for example, a code from the bank. To fully return to the system Android you will have to use manual entry or forwarding, if the operator provides such a function.
Professional software for PC and root access
If the data is critically important, and simple methods did not help, the “heavy artillery” remains. apps like Android Data Recovery, FonePaw or Tenorshare UltData work at the file system level. They require connecting the phone to the computer via USB.
For deep scanning on Honor 10 you will almost always need Rootrights. Obtaining superuser rights unlocks access to system partitions where deleted bytes of information are physically located. The process of obtaining root access is complex and may void the warranty.
The instructions usually look like this: install the app on your PC, turn it on on your phone USB debugging (in the menu For developers), connect the cable and start scanning. The app will show a preview of the messages found before recovery.
⚠️ Attention: Obtaining root access to Honor 10 may be difficult due to the bootloader being locked. Inept actions can turn a smartphone into a “brick.”
Use this method only as a last resort. The probability of success is about 60-70% if a little time has passed since the deletion and the phone has not been actively used to record new files.
Preventing data loss in the future
To no longer encounter the problem of lost messages, it is worth setting up automatic backup. B Honor 10 this can be done using standard means. Regularly creating copies will protect you from accidents.
Set up synchronization with Google or use the cloud Huawei Cloud (if available in your region). You can also use backup applications that copy each incoming SMS to Gmail or to Google Drive as a text file.
- 📅 Set the backup frequency: once a week or daily.
- ☁️ Check the availability of free space in the cloud storage.
- 🔌 Periodically make a local copy on your PC via HiSuite.
The best protection against SMS loss is automatic synchronization that works in the background without your participation.
Remember that the information is in The digital world is fragile. Regularly checking your backup settings will take a couple of minutes, but will save hours of hassle in the event of a failure.
Is it possible to restore SMS without root access?
Yes, this is possible, but only if you have a previously created backup in Google Drive, HiSuite or a third-party application. Without a backup and without Root access to the file system, the chances of recovering deleted data tend to zero, since the system marks the space as free.
How long are deleted SMS stored in memory?
Physically, the data remains in place until the operating system writes new information over it. On a heavily used phone, this can take from a few minutes to several hours. On a device that is left idle, data can be stored for months.
Is it safe to use recovery apps?
Using reputable (well-known) apps from trusted developers is safe. However, apps that require root access or downloading dubious APK files from unverified sites may pose a threat to the security of your personal data and the device itself.
Will SMS be restored after resetting the settings?
After resetting the settings (Factory Reset), only the data that was in the backup copy at the time of its creation is restored. Everything that was created or deleted after the backup date will be impossible to restore using standard methods.