How can someone delete a text thread out of my iPhone without having access to it?

How does someone delete a text thread out of my phone without having access to my phone or account info

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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 12, 2024 11:05 AM

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Sep 12, 2024 11:26 AM in response to Can_u_helpme

They don't. Your phone can delete messages if you have not set it to keep them forever at Settings > Messages > Keep Messages.

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