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I deleted a message the included a tapback, however, it still appears on my history screen. When I open the contact, the message does not appear, but it shows up on the list. I've synced to my iTunes, but it's still there. How can I permanently delete this message/tapback?
iPhone 6s, iOS 13
Hello, deedeetee1699.
I understand that you have a remnant of a message living in the history of the Messages app. I’m glad to have a chance to look at this with you. There are a couple of different ways to delete messages. From the screen you are on, you should be able to swipe left and then tap, "Delete." This will delete the entire thread.
You also have the option of opening the thread and deleting this message individually. Delete messages on iPhone
Delete a message
1. Touch and hold a message bubble, then tap More.
2. Select the message bubbles you want to delete, then tap.
I hope this helps!
Be well.
Hello, deedeetee1699.
I understand that you have a remnant of a message living in the history of the Messages app. I’m glad to have a chance to look at this with you. There are a couple of different ways to delete messages. From the screen you are on, you should be able to swipe left and then tap, "Delete." This will delete the entire thread.
You also have the option of opening the thread and deleting this message individually. Delete messages on iPhone
Delete a message
1. Touch and hold a message bubble, then tap More.
2. Select the message bubbles you want to delete, then tap
I hope this helps!
Be well.
Thank you Starr, but this doesn't work. I don't want to delete the entire thread and I've already deleted the individual message, but it's still showing up on the "home" page. It does not appear if I open the thread?
Any other ideas?
I have the same issue! I have deleted the individual text yet the emoji Tapback still shows in the chat window. It’s very frustrating.
Thanks for the response!
1) Restarting did not fix
2) Yes, the recipient sent me subsequent messages, but the "liked" one is the one that still appears on the message list.
Any other ideas?
deedeetee1699,
Have you had a chance to restart your iPhone since deleting the message? Restart your iPhone. This straightforward troubleshooting step is quick and often resolves any number of issues.
I would also make sure that the device is backed up and up-to-date.
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Has the message recipient sent you any subsequent messages? Have you sent them any? Doing so might "bump" the errant message out of its top spot.
Best Regards.
I have the same issue
delete a tapback from history
