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Deletion a name / number in messages as well as contacts

I have deleted a contact but when search the name in messages the number still comes up - is it possible to delete this too?


Thank you


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iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 8, 2020 11:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2020 2:09 AM

Deleting a contact from Contact list does not delete messages and recent call list of that number.


To delete a message:

  1. In a message conversation, touch and hold the message bubble that you want to delete, then tap More.
  2. Tap , then tap Delete Message. If you want to delete all messages in the thread, tap Delete All in the upper-left corner. Then tap Delete Conversation.


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Aug 9, 2020 2:09 AM in response to sian40

Deleting a contact from Contact list does not delete messages and recent call list of that number.


To delete a message:

  1. In a message conversation, touch and hold the message bubble that you want to delete, then tap More.
  2. Tap , then tap Delete Message. If you want to delete all messages in the thread, tap Delete All in the upper-left corner. Then tap Delete Conversation.


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Deletion a name / number in messages as well as contacts

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