How to use Google Messages' new Trash feature to recover texts you accidentally deleted
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ZDNET reports that Google Messages (Android) received an April 5, 2026 update adding a Trash folder: deleted SMS are moved to Trash, cannot be read there, can be restored or permanently deleted, and are auto-deleted after 30 days; the feature is enabled by default and accessible via the messaging app's profile menu.
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