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A deleted WhatsApp conversation can take more than a few messages with it: an address you need today, a work discussion, a shared document or photos you meant to save. If you want to recover deleted WhatsApp messages on your Samsung Galaxy S23 without a backup, a device scan gives you a practical route to look for the missing records.
Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) helps supported Galaxy S23 users move beyond searching the chat list. Its Windows-only Advanced Recovery workflow scans WhatsApp app data, shows the available conversations and attachment categories, and lets you save selected results to a PC. This guide helps you choose the right recovery target and follow the product's five-step process.
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Before you start
Check the Galaxy S23 regional model and current software
Find the model number, Android version and build in Settings under About phone and Software information. S23 Root reference entries name SM-S9110 and SM-S911U1, with kernel 5.15.153. The listed builds S9110ZCS8FZE3 and S9110ZCS8FZG1 belong to the S9110 reference, so an SM-S911U1 needs its own build check. Android is not specified in those records; the public Advanced Recovery guide covers Android 9-13, while additional Root eligibility must be confirmed for the complete configuration.
Preserve the current WhatsApp installation
Keep the phone and app in their current state while preparing recovery. Use a Windows computer, a reliable USB data cable and a folder for the output. Avoid clearing app storage, resetting the S23 or changing firmware as a recovery experiment; use Dr.Fone's supported connection and access instructions.
Choose the information you need to retrieve
Note the contact or group, approximate date and whether you need message text, photos, videos or documents. This makes the preview more useful and helps you choose the right records. The workflow saves a selected recovery copy to the PC rather than recreating the original thread inside WhatsApp.
Check for an existing WhatsApp copy before scanning your Galaxy S23
If you only need one message or file, a copy that is still accessible can be the shortest route to that information. For broader deleted-chat recovery, continue to the Dr.Fone workflow.
Step 1 Search WhatsApp and check Archived
Search for the contact or group and open any matching conversation. Check Archived if the whole chat is missing from the main list. If the original messages are still present, save the information you need.
Step 2 Ask for a specific file only when another participant still has it
For a single address, photo or document, a participant may be able to resend their surviving copy with permission. If you need more of the deleted conversation or cannot obtain that copy, use the supported device scan below to look for WhatsApp records on the S23.
- A resent item can give you the information you need, but it does not rebuild the original conversation.
- You do not need an existing Google Drive backup for the Advanced Recovery scan described below.
WhatsApp recovery on Galaxy S23: choose the result that helps you
| What you lost | Useful recovery target | Value to you |
|---|---|---|
| A work discussion or important exchange | Available WhatsApp conversation and message results | Keep the details you need from the found discussion. |
| Shared WhatsApp photos or videos | Available photo and video attachments | Save meaningful media without depending on a cloud backup. |
| A document, audio clip or specific instruction | The relevant attachment or message entry | Select the useful record and access the recovered copy on a PC. |
Common problems and fixes
Your S23 has a different firmware build
Check the full model, current Android version and build with Dr.Fone support before scanning. Keep SM-S9110 and SM-S911U1 as separate configurations; a build from one is not a substitute for the other. This gives support the information needed to identify the applicable recovery route.
A normal scan did not show the WhatsApp exchange
For an eligible device, use the Advanced Recovery route and select WhatsApp app data. In its results, inspect conversations and attachment categories separately and use the available search and filters. A useful file may be present even when you cannot find every message from the discussion.
The messages disappeared after reinstallation or a reset
Tell support what changed before starting another operation, and avoid additional resets or reinstalls. Available data differs by loss scenario, so this needs a configuration and data-state check rather than the ordinary deleted-message steps alone.
How to use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android)
Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) gives supported Galaxy S23 users a structured way to look for deleted WhatsApp conversations and the media shared with them. Its Windows-only Advanced Recovery mode brings scanning, preview and selective recovery together, helping you identify useful records and save a PC copy without relying on a backup. When you need more than a single resent fragment, this is a practical way to explore the WhatsApp data still available on the device.
- Look beyond the chat list: scan supported WhatsApp app data for available conversations and attachments.
- Review before choosing: inspect message and media results to identify the discussion or file you need.
- Recover selectively to a PC: keep your chosen records in a computer folder rather than saving every result.
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Follow the official Advanced Recovery workflow
Step 1 Connect your Galaxy S23 to Dr.Fone on Windows
Open Toolbox > Data Recovery in Dr.Fone. Choose Android > Recover Android Data, select Advanced Recovery and click Start Scan. Connect your supported Galaxy S23 by USB when prompted, then follow the on-screen recognition instructions.
Step 2 Choose the WhatsApp data you want to scan
Select the personal WhatsApp category and start scanning. The guide requires WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business and other categories to be handled separately, so use a dedicated WhatsApp selection for this recovery task.
Step 3 Keep the Galaxy S23 connected during scanning
Let the scan progress with the USB connection in place. If you need to interrupt it, click Cancel before disconnecting. Use the product's displayed restart guidance if the phone is temporarily unresponsive afterward.
Step 4 Preview the conversation and attachment results
Look for the relevant contact or conversation in the WhatsApp results. Use the available search and filters, then inspect photos, videos, audio and other attachments. Select the found records that match the message or file you want to retrieve.
Step 5 Recover selected WhatsApp records to your PC
Click Recover, select the computer destination folder and complete the save prompts. Open the saved records to access your selected recovery copy. This mode saves results to a PC rather than merging them into the S23's WhatsApp chat history.
Conclusion
Take a practical next step toward recovering the WhatsApp information that matters. For a supported Samsung Galaxy S23, Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) combines a targeted app-data scan, a useful results preview and selective saving to a PC without relying on a backup. Download Dr.Fone for Windows and follow the guided workflow to look for the conversations, shared memories and documents you want back.
FAQ
1. How do I recover deleted WhatsApp messages on Samsung Galaxy S23 without a backup?
Use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) on a Windows PC with a supported Galaxy S23 configuration. Open Advanced Recovery, select WhatsApp, scan the connected phone, preview the results and save the records you choose. This route does not rely on an existing Google Drive backup.2. Can Dr.Fone recover deleted WhatsApp photos and documents on Galaxy S23?
Advanced Recovery lets you inspect supported WhatsApp attachment categories as well as conversations. If the scan finds the photo, video or document you need, select it and save a PC copy. A media result can be useful independently of the surrounding message history.3. Can I use an SM-S9110 build reference for an SM-S911U1 phone?
Check each regional model with its own installed software. The listed S9110ZCS8FZE3 and S9110ZCS8FZG1 builds are S9110 references, not verified U1 pairings. Give support your actual model, Android version and build to confirm the applicable route.4. Is a resent WhatsApp message the same as recovering the deleted conversation?
A resent copy can provide a useful message or attachment, but it does not reconstruct the original conversation. For a broader recovery goal on a supported S23, Dr.Fone's device scan lets you look for available conversations and related attachments instead of relying only on another participant's copy.5. Will Advanced Recovery put the messages directly back into WhatsApp?
No. The Windows-only workflow saves your selected results to a PC folder. You can review that recovered copy on the computer, but the mode does not merge it into the phone's WhatsApp database.
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