Ugh, that’s the worst feeling, isn’t it? Accidentally deleting something important without a backup is like a universal experience of dread. I’ve definitely been there, hoping some magic tech wizardry could undo my mistakes.
Honestly, and I hate to be the bearer of not-so-great news, but without a backup, recovering those Line chats directly from your phone is usually a long shot, bordering on impossible. Modern phones are pretty good at overwriting “deleted” data quickly, especially with encrypted apps like Line. It’s not like the old days where stuff just lingered forever.
Most of those “recovery” apps you hear about? They usually need your phone to be rooted (Android) or jailbroken (iPhone), which is a whole can of worms and often voids warranties. Even then, it’s a total gamble, and iPhones are notoriously difficult because their security is so tight.
Your best bet, by a mile, is to ask the person you were chatting with if they still have the messages. They can usually screenshot them or use Line’s export feature. It feels a bit weird sometimes, but it’s genuinely the most reliable way. And going forward, definitely turn on Line’s built-in backup to Google Drive or iCloud. It’s a lifesaver for next time!