Instructions to restore deleted messages on Zalo

Zalo is a widely used free calling and texting application. Amid the convenience it offers, there's a potential risk of accidentally deleting important messages. Fortunately, Zalo provides a way to restore deleted messages directly in the app, but this feature is only available for messages deleted within the last 5 seconds.

Overview of Recovery Steps

Follow these step-by-step instructions to recover your lost chats smoothly:

Step Action
1 Open the Zalo application on your mobile device.
2 In the Chat section, tap on Add in the bottom right corner of the screen.
3 Click on the Settings icon located in the upper right corner.
4 In the Settings, navigate to Messages .
5 Enable the switch in the Restore deleted chat section.
6 Return to the main interface and delete a conversation.
7 When prompted with the message "Deleted chat", click Restore to recover your deleted chat.
Instructions to restore deleted messages on Zalo Settings in Zalo Restore deleted chat on Zalo Confirmation message for restoring chat Successful chat restoration notification

Important Notes

  • This restoration feature is only applicable for conversations deleted in the last few seconds.
  • Make sure to enable the restore settings beforehand to ensure recovery is possible.

Wishing you success!

(26) Comments

  1. Lucas Green -

    OMG, thanks for this! I thought my messages were gone forever. I finally managed to retrieve them

  2. Jenna Wilson -

    Love the content! It’s practical and useful. I’ll bookmark this for future use!

  3. James Lee -

    Wow, I didn’t know Zalo had such features. I always thought deleted messages were unrecoverable. This is a game-changer

  4. Quang vn -

    I shared this article with my friends. We’re all Zalo users and finding it very useful!

  5. Anna Kim -

    I'm impressed with how straightforward the steps are. I feel more in control of my messages on Zalo now

  6. Linda Johnson -

    Thanks for the detailed instructions! I haven’t had to recover messages yet, but it's good to know I can

  7. Steve Anderson -

    Just a quick tip: make sure to back up your Zalo chats regularly to avoid stressing out like I did

  8. Hao Nguyen -

    Can you explain what happens if the messages were deleted for a long time? Is there still a chance to recover them

  9. Emily White -

    Does anyone know how to recover voice messages? I lost an important one and didn’t see any options for it

  10. John Smith -

    This guide is super helpful! I never knew you could recover deleted messages on Zalo like this. Thanks for sharing!

  11. Thùy Linh -

    I had no idea that restoring messages was possible. I thought they were gone for good! Excited to try these steps

  12. Nam Cao -

    I could have used this a week ago when I accidentally deleted a really important conversation. Thanks for the heads up!

  13. Kathy Tran -

    Just tried these steps! It worked, but I had to be super quick before the messages were permanently deleted.

  14. Tam Nguyen -

    Great guide! I successfully recovered my messages after trying so many things. Very thankful

  15. Lisa Brown -

    Great article! I just followed the instructions to recover a message I thought I'd lost forever. You made my day!

  16. Cindy Black -

    This is such good info! I never thought I would need to recover messages, but now I feel prepared

  17. Phúc IT -

    Can anyone tell me if these steps work the same on different devices? I’m using Zalo on an iPhone

  18. Hoa xinh -

    Anyone else find it shocking how easy this is? Wish I had found this guide sooner. Totally saved me

  19. Huyền Lizzie -

    This is such a relief! I was stressing over a deleted message, and your guide gave me hope!

  20. Hương Đà Nẵng -

    Can someone help me? I followed the steps but still don't see my messages. Are there any other options

  21. Jack Brown -

    I wonder if this works for group chats too? I accidentally deleted a message there and would love to get it back

  22. Linh mèo -

    LOL, just lost a message while trying to figure this out. Now I can get it back? This is amazing

  23. Duy Sinh 6789 -

    It's incredible how tech works these days. This guide is super useful for those of us using Zalo frequently!

  24. Minh Anh -

    Thanks for sharing! I successfully retrieved some important messages. You saved me from a lot of trouble

  25. Thao Tran -

    Just a reminder - always double-check before deleting! This guide is awesome and will be my lifesaver if I mess up again

  26. Mèo con -

    I love how simple the instructions are! I always panic when I accidentally delete messages. This helps a lot

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