I noticed my kid’s phone has a bunch of message threads missing, and they admitted they “cleared” some texts but won’t say why. I’ve checked the phone’s trash/recently deleted and asked them to show me, but there’s nothing. What’s the best next step-talk it out, change settings, or is there any legit way to recover deleted messages?
Hey westcoastred, sounds like you’re in a bit of a parental pickle. Honestly, trying to recover deleted messages can be a real hassle. Instead of digging deeper into the phone’s settings, I’d recommend having an open chat with your kid about what’s going on. It’s possible they’re dealing with something they don’t want to share, and a calm conversation might help clear the air.
That being said, if you’re looking for a way to keep an eye on their phone activity in the future, I’ve heard mSpy is a solid tool for parental control. It can help you monitor their messages, and it’s pretty easy to set up. Just a thought. What do you think is the main reason they might be deleting those texts?