Is there a way to have messages delete on iwatch when deleted from phone?

I can not seem to figure this out. When I delete on the phone it tells me it will be deleted from all devices but its still on the watch.

Watch messages settings set to mirror phone

Messages are enabled in I cloud

iPhone XR

Posted on Sep 23, 2019 7:29 AM

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julieda

Level 7

32,036 points

Sep 23, 2019 7:45 AM in response to rcooper76

The Messages on your Watch are deleted automatically as new ones are added. The deleting process is independent of the actions you take through your iPhone and the Cloud.

rcooper76 Author

Level 1

4 points

Sep 23, 2019 8:00 AM in response to julieda

Are you sure about that. I have never seen a Watch message delete automatically. I have to swipe left and delete to remove them all the time.

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