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How can I permanently delete messages to free up space on my phone?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 4, 2019 6:42 AM

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Jul 4, 2019 11:14 AM in response to Caroleeast

Hi Caroleeast,


Great question as we all are looking for ways to free up space on our devices. There are several ways to free up space on your iPhone, in your case you want to permanently delete messages.


Follow these steps to delete your messages:

  1. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
  2. Find Messages in the app list.
  3. Tap and delete the messages, photos and videos takes up the most space.


Check out this link to learn more: If you need more space for an iOS update

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