01Deleting Individual Messages

  • Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
  • Navigate to the conversation that contains the message you want to delete.
  • Locate the specific message you wish to delete.
  • Tap and hold the message until a menu appears.
  • Select 'More...' from the menu.
  • A circle will appear next to the message, indicating that it is selected.
  • Tap on the trash can icon at the bottom left corner of the screen.
  • Confirm the deletion by tapping 'Delete Message'.

02Deleting Entire Conversations

  • Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
  • Go to the main chat list where all your conversations are displayed.
  • Swipe left on the conversation you want to delete.
  • Tap on the 'Delete' button that appears on the right.
  • Confirm the deletion by tapping 'Delete' again.

03Clearing All Messages

  • Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  • Scroll down and tap on 'Messages'.
  • Under the 'Message History' section, tap on 'Keep Messages'.
  • Select '30 Days' or '1 Year' to automatically delete older messages.
  • If you want to delete all messages immediately, choose 'Forever'.
  • Confirm the action when prompted.
  • All messages older than the selected duration will be deleted.

Conclusion

With these simple steps, you can easily delete messages on your iPhone. Whether you prefer to delete individual messages, entire conversations, or clear all messages at once, the Messages app and Settings on your iPhone provide convenient options for keeping your messaging apps organized and your device clutter-free.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
Step 2Navigate to the conversation that contains the message you want to delete.
Step 3Locate the specific message you wish to delete.
Step 4Tap and hold the message until a menu appears.
Step 5Select 'More...' from the menu.
Step 6A circle will appear next to the message, indicating that it is selected.
Step 7Tap on the trash can icon at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Step 8Confirm the deletion by tapping 'Delete Message'.
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