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IOS 17.1.1 - no longer able to edit text messages

I used to be able to edit text messages. I just downloaded version 17.1.1 and that feature is no longer there. How do I edit text messages with IOS 17.1.1?

iPhone 5, iOS 10

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 11:52 AM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2023 7:15 AM

Yes! Why in the world can’t Apple ever get these updates right!! This was an extremely important feature… If you can’t edit your text before you send it how in the world are you supposed to even write a text. For everything they think they repair in each update, they get about 10 things wrong! Absolutely

This has rendered texting useless!

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Dec 7, 2023 12:24 PM in response to magnum09

magnum09 wrote:

Well, thinking positively, we all know the “Apple Police” closely monitor everything posted on these boards …… so we have to assume they put a similar level of effort into forwarding genuine software issues (like this one) to the software developers to get it fixed.

Insulting the Hosts, who have an overwhelming job here, is not very polite. All they have time to do is make sure people aren't violating the terms of use.


If you want Apple to know your thoughts, use the feedback link:


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Dec 12, 2023 9:25 AM in response to magnum09

magnum09 wrote:

6. Would it not be in Apple’s own interests to embrace the feedback on this board as a way to help them improve their product relative to their competitors, or am I missing the point?

Yes, you are missing the point of these forums. This is a user-to-user support forum. Apple's participation here is limited to making sure that people obey the terms of use to which they agreed (not some sort of censorship).


If you want Apple to know your thoughts, they have provided a feedback portal just for that purpose:


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Dec 21, 2023 8:41 AM in response to RBcourt

RBcourt wrote:

I just wanted to add my voice to the complaints below. To not be able to edit texts is overwhelming for a writer, which I am. I thought I was doing something wrong till I just looked at all the complaints below. What good is an iPhone feature if you can't edit what you write???

Tell Apple:


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Meanwhile, I would recommend some other app than Messages for writing your novel, short story or article. You'll probably find that less stressful.

IOS 17.1.1 - no longer able to edit text messages

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