How to retrieve deleted WeChat friends
WeChat is one of the most popular social software in China, and the friend relationship between users is its core function. However, sometimes we may delete friends by mistake, or need to re-add deleted WeChat friends for other reasons. This article will introduce in detail several common methods to retrieve deleted WeChat friends, and provide relevant data and suggestions.
1. Retrieve through WeChat chat history
If you have had chat history with a deleted friend, you can try to retrieve it by following these steps:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open WeChat and click the search icon in the upper right corner. |
| 2 | Enter keywords (such as friend nicknames or chat content). |
| 3 | Find the relevant chat record and click to enter the chat interface. |
| 4 | Click on the friend's avatar and select "Add to Address Book". |
2. Retrieve through interaction in Moments
If you have interacted in Moments (like or comment), you can try the following methods:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Enter the "Discover" page of WeChat and click "Moments". |
| 2 | Click "My Moments" in the upper right corner to find historical updates. |
| 3 | Find the interaction record of the deleted friend and click on its avatar. |
| 4 | Select "Add to Address Book" to re-add the friend. |
3. Retrieve through joint group chat
If you have been in the same WeChat group, you can find friends through group chat:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Find common group chats with deleted friends. |
| 2 | Click "..." in the upper right corner of the group chat to enter the group information page. |
| 3 | Find the deleted friend's avatar in the group member list. |
| 4 | Click on the avatar and select "Add to Address Book". |
4. Retrieve through mobile phone address book or third-party tools
If your friend's mobile phone number is still saved in your address book, you can re-add it in the following ways:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open WeChat and click the "+" sign in the upper right corner of "Contact Book". |
| 2 | Select "Add Friend" and enter your friend's mobile phone number to search. |
| 3 | If the other party has not turned off the "Search by mobile phone number" function, you can add it again. |
5. Precautions
1.Whether the other party has enabled verification:If the other party has set "Verification required before adding", you need to send an application and wait for the other party's approval.
2.Privacy settings restrictions:If the other party has turned off the "Search by mobile phone number/WeChat ID" function, you may not be able to retrieve it directly.
3.Back up data:Back up WeChat chat records regularly to prevent accidental deletion and irrecoverability.
Summary
There are many ways to retrieve deleted WeChat friends, but the success rate depends on the other party's privacy settings and your previous interaction records. It is recommended to give priority to trying to retrieve it through chat history, interaction in Moments or joint group chats. If none of the above methods work, you can try contacting mutual friends to help add them.
I hope this article can help you successfully retrieve your accidentally deleted WeChat friends!
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