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How to Permanently Delete Text Messages from iPhone 15?

I've been using an iPhone 15 for a while and have accumulated a lot of text messages over time. For privacy and storage reasons, I want to make sure that some of these messages are permanently deleted. I'm aware of the basic deletion process, but I'm not sure if this is enough to ensure that the messages are completely irrecoverable.


Can someone guide me through the steps to permanently delete text messages from an iPhone? Also, is there a way to confirm that these messages are indeed permanently deleted and not just hidden or archived somewhere?

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Posted on Dec 26, 2023 6:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2024 2:16 AM

Open the Messages app on your iPhone and navigate to the conversation containing the message(s) you want to delete.

Tap and hold on the text message(s) you want to delete until options appear.

Tap "More" and select the text messages you want to delete by tapping the circle next to them.

Tap the trash can icon to delete the selected messages.

To ensure thetext messages are permanently deleted, connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes or Finder (depending on your operating system).

Click on your iPhone and select "Restore Backup."

Choose a backup that was created before the text messages you deleted were sent or received and restore your iPhone from that backup.

It's important to note that restoring from a backup will delete any data, including text messages, that was not included in the backup. Therefore, it's crucial to create a backup before performing this step to ensure you don't lose any important data.


Another way to confirm that the messages are permanently deleted is by using a professional data eraser software.

The tutorial is here:


https://www.safewiper.com/tutorials/delete-imessages-history-on-iphone-ipad.html


Professional software uses advanced algorithms to overwrite the deleted text messages multiple times, ensuring that it is completely and irreversibly erased. This helps to protect your privacy and ensures that the deleted text messages cannot be recovered with data recovery tools. Manually deleting individual messages or performing a factory reset may be time-consuming and may not guarantee complete text messages removal. Using professional software simplifies the process, allowing you to erase a large volume of data swiftly and efficiently.


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Jan 8, 2024 2:16 AM in response to Velenophile

Open the Messages app on your iPhone and navigate to the conversation containing the message(s) you want to delete.

Tap and hold on the text message(s) you want to delete until options appear.

Tap "More" and select the text messages you want to delete by tapping the circle next to them.

Tap the trash can icon to delete the selected messages.

To ensure thetext messages are permanently deleted, connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes or Finder (depending on your operating system).

Click on your iPhone and select "Restore Backup."

Choose a backup that was created before the text messages you deleted were sent or received and restore your iPhone from that backup.

It's important to note that restoring from a backup will delete any data, including text messages, that was not included in the backup. Therefore, it's crucial to create a backup before performing this step to ensure you don't lose any important data.


Another way to confirm that the messages are permanently deleted is by using a professional data eraser software.

The tutorial is here:


https://www.safewiper.com/tutorials/delete-imessages-history-on-iphone-ipad.html


Professional software uses advanced algorithms to overwrite the deleted text messages multiple times, ensuring that it is completely and irreversibly erased. This helps to protect your privacy and ensures that the deleted text messages cannot be recovered with data recovery tools. Manually deleting individual messages or performing a factory reset may be time-consuming and may not guarantee complete text messages removal. Using professional software simplifies the process, allowing you to erase a large volume of data swiftly and efficiently.


Dec 27, 2023 12:47 AM in response to Velenophile

Permanently remove recently deleted messages and attachments

  1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
  2. In the Messages conversation list, do one of the following: ... 
  3. Select the conversations whose messages you want to delete permanently, tap Delete, then follow the onscreen instructions.


Delete messages and attachments on iPhone - Apple Support

Dec 29, 2023 2:14 AM in response to Velenophile

First off, the basic delete is pretty straightforward, right? You just swipe left on the message thread and tap 'Delete'. But that's kinda like tossing papers into a trash can; they're out of sight but not really gone-gone.


To really hammer them into digital oblivion, you'll want to start by deleting the messages or entire conversations just like you normally would. After that, head to your iPhone settings and find the 'Messages' section. Look for the option that says 'Keep Messages' and make sure it's set to '30 Days'. This means that your phone automatically tosses out messages older than a month.

How to Permanently Delete Text Messages from iPhone 15?

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