Remove Recent Contacts from Messages App - iOS 16

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Remove Recent Contacts from Messages App - iOS 16

How do you remove Recent Contacts from Messages App in iOS 16???!!!!

The reason for this is because the incorrect number is showing up in the recent contacts search in messages.

In previous iOS iterations you could go to Messages App, then tap the + in the top right, type the name then hit the “i” icon to bring up the contact info and then there would be “remove from recents” in red text.

There is no longer an “i” button in iOS 16 and has been replaced with a “>” button and no more option to “remove from recents”.

Help please.

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Sep 28, 2022 11:27 PM

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SravanKrA

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Sep 28, 2022 11:38 PM in response to user807

I just checked the same on iOS 15.7 in my SE (1st Gen)

Opened Message App > Opened a Message* > Tapped the Name (Profile on top Middle) > Tap Info

*I checked this for both SMS and iMessage

There is no, “remove from recents”

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Nov 1, 2022 6:11 PM in response to user807

I’ve installed iOS 16.1 on my iPhone 13 Pro and still no option to “remove from recents”. Anyone have any suggestions or should this just be reported as a bug?

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Sep 28, 2022 11:38 PM in response to user807

What iOS version you were in prior to iOS 16?

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Sep 28, 2022 11:41 PM in response to SravanKrA

I’m using iOS 16.0.2 currently.

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Remove Recent Contacts from Messages App - iOS 16

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