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deleting text messages

How do i permanently delete text messages using iOS 16

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 4:58 PM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2022 6:28 PM

Delete them from Recently Deleted. Open the Messages app, tap Edit, tap Show Recently Deleted, select a message to delete or tap Delete All.

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Delete them from Recently Deleted. Open the Messages app, tap Edit, tap Show Recently Deleted, select a message to delete or tap Delete All.

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