How to Delete Text Messages From an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Messages., Select a conversation from the Messages menu., Tap and hold a text you wish to delete. , Select More., Select each message you wish to delete., Tap the trash can icon., Tap Delete Message.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Messages.
Do this by tapping the white speech bubble on a green background icon.
It should be on one of your Home screens. -
Step 2: Select a conversation from the Messages menu.
If you're already in a conversation, you can tap < in the top left corner of your screen to return to the Messages menu. ,, This should be an option in the pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen. , The one you selected initially will be selected by default. , This is in the bottom left corner of your screen. , Your selected message will be deleted immediately.
If you're deleting multiple messages, this option will say something like Delete 5 Messages. -
Step 3: Tap and hold a text you wish to delete.
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Step 4: Select More.
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Step 5: Select each message you wish to delete.
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Step 6: Tap the trash can icon.
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Step 7: Tap Delete Message.
Detailed Guide
Do this by tapping the white speech bubble on a green background icon.
It should be on one of your Home screens.
If you're already in a conversation, you can tap < in the top left corner of your screen to return to the Messages menu. ,, This should be an option in the pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen. , The one you selected initially will be selected by default. , This is in the bottom left corner of your screen. , Your selected message will be deleted immediately.
If you're deleting multiple messages, this option will say something like Delete 5 Messages.
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