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The group chat held the travel address, the final meeting time and the photos everyone shared. Now it is deleted, and there is no usable backup to restore. If you need to recover deleted WhatsApp messages on your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the priority is finding the information that matters, not reinstalling WhatsApp and hoping an old copy appears.
Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) offers supported configurations a focused device-scan route. You can look for WhatsApp conversations and shared media, inspect the available results and keep selected records on a PC. This guide takes you from a quick retained-chat check to the Windows Advanced Recovery workflow, with particular attention to identifying your S24 Ultra correctly.
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Before you start
Check the complete S24 Ultra configuration
Open Settings > About phone and Software information to record the model, Android version, build and kernel. The supplied Root reference lists SM-S9280, SM-S928B, SM-S928U and SM-S928U1, plus kernels 6.1.128 and 6.1.145. Its Android field is blank, so do not infer Android from those identifiers. The public Advanced Recovery guide covers Android 9-13; confirm any additional Root-based route with Dr.Fone support for your exact current configuration.
Do not mix regional model and build entries
The reference includes S9280-prefixed builds, S928BXXS6DZF2 and S928USQS6DZF2 as parallel entries, not a validated matrix of every model, kernel and build combination. In particular, a listed SM-S928U1 model is not proof that an S928U build applies to it. Use your actual full identifiers when checking eligibility rather than changing software to match the list.
Prepare the recovery workspace without disturbing WhatsApp
Have a Windows PC, a reliable USB data cable and a destination folder ready. Keep the existing WhatsApp installation and avoid clearing its storage, resetting the phone or experimenting with bootloader unlocking or firmware changes. The Root access mechanism and its data-loss implications are not established by the reference; follow only the product's confirmed instructions for your device.
List the details you want to keep
Note the group or contact name, approximate date and whether you need text, a photo, a video or another attachment. This makes preview more purposeful. Advanced Recovery saves the selected records to a PC; it does not rebuild the original thread inside WhatsApp.
Check whether your missing WhatsApp conversation is still present
An entire chat is missing from the main list, but you are not sure whether it was deleted.
Step 1 Search for a distinctive detail
Search WhatsApp for the contact, group name or a phrase you remember, such as a destination. Open a matching conversation and check the actual messages rather than relying on its position in the chat list.
Step 2 Inspect Archived before treating the chat as deleted
Open the Archived area and look for the conversation. If it is there, read the retained content and keep the details you need. If the conversation or specific messages are genuinely gone, continue to the WhatsApp device scan below.
- Finding an archived conversation reveals data that was retained; it is not deleted-message recovery.
- The scan below does not depend on a Google Drive backup. A backup restore is not used as a substitute for this no-backup workflow.
Turn S24 Ultra WhatsApp scan results into useful records
| What you need back | What to inspect | Useful result to save |
|---|---|---|
| A meeting point, address or agreement | Available conversation results and surrounding messages | The found exchange that gives the detail its context |
| Photos from a group or family event | Available WhatsApp photo attachments | The specific images you recognize in preview |
| A shared clip, audio message or document | The matching video, audio or attachment category | Selected available files alongside any relevant message text |
Common problems and fixes
A general phone scan did not show the deleted conversation
If your configuration is eligible, use Advanced Recovery and select WhatsApp rather than repeating an unrelated file scan. Review both conversation results and the attachment categories, then narrow the displayed results with search or filters where offered.
Several conversations share a similar name
Open each likely conversation and compare the visible participants and message content with your notes. Preview the actual attachment before selecting it; a familiar group name alone is not enough to identify the record you need.
A recovered photo appears but the complete discussion does not
Keep the useful photo if it is available and inspect the conversation view separately for the related text. A media result does not establish that all messages from the same chat remain recoverable.
How to use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android)
Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) helps you search for the useful pieces of a deleted WhatsApp conversation instead of starting from an empty chat list. On an eligible Galaxy S24 Ultra, its Windows-only Advanced Recovery mode scans WhatsApp app data without requiring a backup, presents available conversations and attachments for review, and saves the items you choose to a PC. That combination helps you recover an important instruction, recognizable photo or shared file with a clearer idea of what you are keeping.
- A WhatsApp-specific route gives deleted chats and app attachments a focused recovery search.
- Conversation and media previews help you identify the right exchange, image or clip before making your selection.
- Selective PC recovery lets you keep the relevant records without saving every item shown in the results.
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- Supports WhatsApp, photos, videos, contacts, and more.
- Works with 6000+ Android devices.
Follow the official Advanced Recovery workflow
Step 1 Open Advanced Recovery and connect the S24 Ultra
Launch Dr.Fone on Windows and open Toolbox > Data Recovery. Choose Android > Recover Android Data, select Advanced Recovery and click Start Scan. Connect your supported S24 Ultra with a USB data cable when prompted and follow the on-screen instructions until it is detected.
Step 2 Select personal WhatsApp data
Choose WhatsApp and click Start Scan. The guide requires WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business and the other categories to be scanned separately, so use the WhatsApp selection for the personal conversations covered here.
Step 3 Keep the phone connected while scanning
Let Advanced Recovery scan the selected data with the USB connection in place. If you must interrupt the scan, click Cancel before disconnecting. If the phone is temporarily unresponsive after scanning or recovery, restart it as instructed by the product.
Step 4 Locate the conversation and its shared attachments
Open the available WhatsApp conversation results and inspect the relevant discussion. Use search and filters where available, then examine photo, video, audio and other attachment categories. Select the found messages and files that match your recovery list.
Step 5 Save the selected WhatsApp records to your computer
Click Recover and follow the prompts to choose a folder on your PC. Complete the save process and check the output for your chosen records. This produces a computer copy rather than inserting the messages into WhatsApp on the S24 Ultra.
Conclusion
For a supported Galaxy S24 Ultra, Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) turns a missing WhatsApp conversation into a focused search for useful messages and media. Preview the available discussion, choose the photos or attachments that matter, and keep selected results together on your PC. Download Dr.Fone for Windows and begin the guided recovery workflow with your compatible S24 Ultra.
FAQ
1. Can I recover deleted WhatsApp messages on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra without a backup?
Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) provides a no-backup device-scan route for supported configurations. Use Advanced Recovery on Windows to scan WhatsApp, review the available results and save your selection to a PC. Recovery depends on the records still available to the scan.2. Does an S24 Ultra model number alone confirm support?
No. The additional Root reference lists several regional S24 Ultra codes but leaves Android unspecified and does not validate every build and kernel pairing. Record your current model, Android version, build and kernel, then confirm the complete configuration. The public Advanced Recovery guide documents Android 9-13, not automatic support for every newer system.3. Can I recover deleted WhatsApp photos and videos as well as messages?
On an eligible device, inspect the available photo and video attachment results as well as the conversation view. You can select the media found by the scan even when your main goal is a single image or clip. Message text and attachments may have different recovery results.4. Will the recovered group conversation reappear inside WhatsApp?
No. This Advanced Recovery workflow saves selected available records to a folder on your PC. It does not import the recovered conversation into the phone's WhatsApp chat list.5. Should I root or unlock my S24 Ultra before starting?
Do not improvise a Root or bootloader-unlock procedure from a generic tutorial. The supplied configuration reference does not establish the access mechanism or guarantee a lossless process. Confirm the applicable recovery requirements with Dr.Fone support before making device changes.
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