Can you get old texts back on iPhone?
Recover deleted texts using an iCloud backup
This is probably the simplest and fastest way to restore missing texts. If you have an iCloud backup from before the time when you deleted the text, you should be able to get it back by restoring your phone to that iCloud backup.
Is there a way to see old iMessages?
Here’s how to retrieve those deleted messages. Open Settings, and tap on your name/picture at the top. Select iCloud > Manage Storage, then tap Backups. You’ll be presented with a list of available backups; tap one to see when it was saved.
How far back can text messages be retrieved?
All of the providers retained records of the date and time of the text message and the parties to the message for time periods ranging from sixty days to seven years. However, the majority of cellular service providers do not save the content of text messages at all.