We’ll demonstrate how to delete a single message or an entire conversation.
Tap the conversation that has the messages you want to delete in it.
With the conversation open, tap and hold the message you want to delete until the menu pops up.
A circle appears next to each individual message.
Tap the circle next to a message to mark that message for deletion.
A checkbox appears in that box, indicating that it will be deleted.
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Tap the circle next to all the messages you want to delete.
Tap the trash can icon.
Or, tapDelete Allfrom the top left if you want to delete the entire conversation.
If you change your mind about deleting any texts, tapCancel.
Here’s how:
Begin by openingMessages.
If you were in a conversation when you last used the app, you’ll return to that.
TapCancelif you change your mind.
Or, go toSettings>Messages>Blocked Contacts>Add Newand choose the contact you want to block.
On older iPhones, the only way to recover texts is to restore from a backup.
Toturn off iPhone message previews, go toSettings>Notifications>Messages>Show Previewsand selectNeverorOff.
To turn off lock screen notifications, go toSettings>Notifications>Messagesand tapLock Screen.
UnderYou can be reached for messages at, check all phone numbers and email addresses.
SetStart new conversations fromto the same phone number on your iPhone and Mac.
