Have you ever wondered what happens to your emails when you delete them? You might think they are gone forever, but that’s not always the case.
This is good news for those who accidentally delete important emails that they still want. Just like what happened to Birgit from Mclean, Virginia.
“I emptied my folders, something I’ve been doing for years. However, this time all the emails on my iPhone and iPad were also deleted.
Birgit, McLean, VA
Losing important emails can be scary, especially if you’ve already emptied your junk folder. However, there are ways to recover permanently deleted emails from your iPhone or iPad, such as backing them up to iCloud if you have one. Let’s discuss some steps you can take to recover those important messages.
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How to schedule an appointment online with an Apple expert for email recovery
Sometimes, it’s best to seek help from professionals to fix the problem. Apple makes it easy to schedule a free online appointment with an expert who can access your device and assist you. Here are the steps to do this:
- Go to support.apple.com
- Scroll down to Get Help and select Get started now
- Click on View Your Products
- Log in to your account using your Apple ID and Password
- Choose the device you need help with
- Select the problem you are experiencing (e.g. battery power on your macOS)
- Once you’ve specified your problem, click on Go ahead and check your support options
- Scroll down and choose either Chat or Call to speak with an Apple representative
- If you choose Call, enter your correct phone number and click on Go ahead. An Apple representative will call you within 2 minutes, and you can explain your problem to them.
- The great part about this service is that they can also guide you through screen sharing using your Apple ID.
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How to recover deleted emails on iPad from iCloud backup
iCloud has a backup of almost all your files, so when you accidentally delete important emails, you may be able to retrieve them from an iCloud backup.
However, if you haven’t enabled iCloud backup or haven’t backed up your device recently, these methods may not work. That’s why it’s always recommended to regularly back up your important data to prevent data loss.
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Here’s how to restore permanently deleted emails on iPad from an iCloud backup.
Note: Following these steps will delete all your data, so it’s essential to back up your device before proceeding. Be cautious when attempting this method, as it can result in data loss if you don’t have enough space to back up all your data on iCloud. Nevertheless, it is still a useful tool for email recovery.
- Go to Settings
- Choose General
- Scroll down and click on Erase or Reset iPad
- Select Erase All Content and Settings
- Confirm by entering your passcode
- Your iPad will restart. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the Apps & Data section
- Select Restore from iCloud Backup and sign in to your iCloud account. You can then choose the backup that contains your emails
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If all else fails, use a file recovery tool
There are numerous free data recovery software available that can help you retrieve old files and emails that you thought were lost forever. Most of them allow you to recover documents, videos, photos, music, and more.
Here are some of our top recommendations for data recovery software for both Mac and PC.
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Kurt’s top tip
Ultimately, having your data backed up on iCloud is an excellent way to recover accidentally deleted emails. However, it’s important to consider the consequences of resetting your device, so make sure you have enough storage space before proceeding.
Have you ever experienced a similar problem where you accidentally deleted important emails? How did you resolve it? Let us know by reaching out to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact
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