Some (but not all) phone providers keep records of text messages, which you’re allowed to access. … You can retrieve deleted messages either from a backup or a third-party application. You may be able to retrieve deleted messages by checking previous backups. To do this, you must go to Settings and then Backup & Reset.
When you call a dead phone does it ring?
Answer: A: With a dead battery it should not ring but it should go to voicemail directly.