Q&A for How to Spy on Text Messages

You can often use techniques similar to those for regular text messages to view WhatsApp messages; however, dedicated spying apps for WhatsApp are generally not available.

If your spouse's mobile phone number is linked to their Gmail account, you might be able to gain access by initiating a password reset. This would require physical access to their phone to retrieve the SMS verification code, meaning you would also need to know the phone's passcode if it has one. After entering the verification code into the Gmail password recovery screen, you could set a new password for the account. Remember to delete the verification text message from the phone to conceal your actions.

Yes. Even to install the spying programs, you would need physical access to the phone.

No. Every outgoing and incoming call and text is listed on the bill. If you don’t want anyone to know you communicated with someone, then don’t do it.

Yes. You can use spy software anywhere, as long as there is service/internet. It is worth noting that this is illegal in some states.

You might be able to find a 'Recently Deleted' folder in some messaging applications, but messages are typically only stored there temporarily before permanent deletion. Additionally, any messages she sent to your phone would still be visible in your own message history, regardless of whether she deleted them from her device.