How to recover friends deleted by mistake on WeChat? Summary of popular methods across the Internet
Recently, "WeChat accidentally deleted friends" has become a hot topic on social platforms. Many users have lost their friends due to operational errors or misunderstandings and are in urgent need of methods to retrieve them. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days and organize structured solutions to help you quickly restore important contacts.
1. Common reasons for deleting friends on WeChat (statistics)
| Cause classification | Proportion | Typical scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Delete by accident | 45% | Sliding when clearing the list |
| Emotional operation | 30% | Impulsively deleted after a quarrel |
| Account management errors | 15% | Device shared by multiple people deleted by mistake |
| other | 10% | If removed by third-party tools |
2. 5 efficient retrieval methods
Method 1: Recover via a common group chat
If there is a common group chat with the deleted friend, you can add it again directly in the group member list. Note: The other party needs to have not turned off the "Group Chat Add" permission.
Method 2: Retrieve through interaction records in Moments
If you have liked or commented on the other party's Moments, you can find historical traces by entering "My Moments" → "Interaction Records" and click on the avatar to add it again.
Method 3: Use WeChat’s “Fault Repair” function
Path: WeChat Settings → Help and Feedback → Wrench icon in the upper right corner → Select "Contacts" to repair. This method is suitable for data loss caused by some version abnormalities.
Method 4: Synchronize via mobile phone address book
Prerequisite: The other party has activated the "Add via mobile phone number" function. Operation steps:
1. Make sure the other party’s number is stored in the address book
2. WeChat address book → new friends → add mobile contacts
Method 5: Evaluation of third-party data recovery tools (comparison of popular tools)
| Tool name | success rate | Risk warning |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Fone | 68% | There is a fee required and there is a risk of privacy leakage. |
| Wondershare Recovery Expert | 72% | Only supports Android version |
| iMyFone | 55% | Need to back up in advance |
3. 3 setting suggestions to prevent accidental deletion
1.Enable friend notes: Add a “Don’t delete” label to important contacts
2.Turn off the left swipe to delete function: Restrict quick operations through youth mode
3.Back up chat history regularly: Use WeChat on computer to synchronize data
4. Latest user feedback (hot discussions in the past 10 days)
The Weibo topic #微信手碰 Party# has been read 120 million times, and Douyin-related tutorial videos have been played more than 8 million times. Actual test results from netizens show:
• Retrieval through group chat has the highest success rate (approximately 89%)
• The recovery probability of operations within 48 hours increases by 40%
Summarize: WeChat has not officially launched the "Recycle Bin" function. It is recommended to try official recovery channels first and use third-party tools with caution. If the other party has turned on friend verification, you need to apply for addition again and explain the situation.
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