How can you recover deleted WhatsApp messages on iPhone without backup?

Recovering deleted WhatsApp messages on iPhone without a backup can be challenging because WhatsApp doesn't store your messages on its servers once they're delivered. However, there are a few methods you can try, although they may not guarantee complete recovery:

### 1. Check Recent Chats

Sometimes, WhatsApp messages that appear to be deleted might still be visible in the recent chats or in the archived chats section. Here's how you can check:

- Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
- Go to the **Chats** tab.
- Scroll down to see if the deleted messages appear in the recent chats.
- If not visible, check the **Archived Chats** section by scrolling to the bottom of the Chats screen.

### 2. Contact Sender for Resending

If you've deleted messages from a specific chat, consider asking the sender to resend the messages. This is applicable if the messages were recently sent and the sender still has them on their device.

### 3. Use WhatsApp Chat Backup (if enabled)

WhatsApp on iPhone allows you to back up your chats to iCloud. If you had this feature enabled before the messages were deleted, you might be able to restore them from a backup. Here's how:

- **Uninstall WhatsApp**: Delete the WhatsApp app from your iPhone.
- **Reinstall WhatsApp**: Go to the App Store, download and reinstall WhatsApp.
- **Verify Number**: Launch WhatsApp, enter your phone number, and verify it.
- **Restore from iCloud**: When prompted, WhatsApp will ask if you want to restore your chat history from iCloud backup. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore.

### 4. Use Third-Party Tools

There are some third-party tools that claim to recover deleted WhatsApp messages from iPhone. However, be cautious with such tools as they might not always be reliable, might require payment, and could potentially compromise your data security.

### Important Notes:
- Without a backup, WhatsApp messages are typically not recoverable directly from WhatsApp's servers or through standard iPhone data recovery methods.
- Regularly backing up your WhatsApp chats to iCloud can prevent permanent loss of important messages.
- Consider enabling WhatsApp's auto-backup feature to ensure you have recent backups available.

If none of the above methods work, unfortunately, it's unlikely that you'll be able to recover the deleted WhatsApp messages without a backup.