Right now, when you delete a text message in Google Messages, it's gone forever. There's no recycle bin, no "undo" button, and no way to get it back unless you've been diligent about backups. That frustrating reality might soon change.
According to Android Authority, code found in the latest beta version of Google Messages hints at a coming trash folder feature. The beta build includes references to "trashed conversations," suggesting Google is working on a new way to handle deleted messages.
Think of how your Gmail works—when you delete an email, it sits in the trash for 30 days before disappearing completely. Google Messages' trash folder would likely work the same way, giving you a month to recover any texts you deleted by mistake. Right now, the app only lets you archive messages, which keeps them around indefinitely until you manually delete them.
The feature appears to be in early development, which is why it's not visible yet even in the beta version. There's no word on when it might roll out to everyone, but the fact that Google is working on it is good news for anyone who's ever had a moment of panic after accidentally deleting an important conversation.
If you're worried about losing messages before this feature arrives, your best bet is enabling Google's automatic backup feature or archiving conversations instead of deleting them outright.
Source: Android Authority
