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How do I delete my text messages permanently so no one can see them?

How do I delete my text messages permanently

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 12:33 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2022 4:42 AM

Hello,

Go to Settings > Messages > MESSAGE HISTORY - Keep Messages and make adjustments. When the time limit is reached they are gone forever.

See this for detail:

Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Good luck.

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Dec 28, 2022 4:42 AM in response to Mchllwommack11

Hello,

Go to Settings > Messages > MESSAGE HISTORY - Keep Messages and make adjustments. When the time limit is reached they are gone forever.

See this for detail:

Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Good luck.

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