Evidential scenario
WeChat conversations were recalled or cleared
The examination should distinguish message recall, local deletion, app-data clearing and account migration, then test desktop clients, media, backups and counterpart devices.
Questions to resolve
Establish the fact base.
Q1
Was a recall notice observed?
Q2
Was the app cache cleared or the application reinstalled?
Q3
Was WeChat used on a computer?
Immediate actions
Preserve the available routes.
A1
Preserve the phone and computer clients
A2
Record account and device history
A3
Identify migration or backup sources
A4
Seek counterpart evidence
Interpretation risks
Avoid premature conclusions.
Assuming recall preserves content
Reinstalling and replacing local databases
Confusing account absence with message deletion
Confidential case review
