Why Messages are getting deleted from my Apple Watch and iPhone?

Messages get deleted on watch and phone


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Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Oct 8, 2024 6:53 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2024 7:55 AM

Check Settings -> Apps -> Messages on your iPhone. Is it set to Keep Messages -> Forever? If not, then it will automatically delete messages after 30 days.


If that's not the issue, are you deleting them anywhere else, such as on a Mac or iPad? If so, then the message will be deleted on all your devices, not just one.


If none of that is the issue, post back with more details and someone may be able offer additional suggestions.


Regards.

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Oct 8, 2024 7:55 AM in response to Uwejens

Check Settings -> Apps -> Messages on your iPhone. Is it set to Keep Messages -> Forever? If not, then it will automatically delete messages after 30 days.


If that's not the issue, are you deleting them anywhere else, such as on a Mac or iPad? If so, then the message will be deleted on all your devices, not just one.


If none of that is the issue, post back with more details and someone may be able offer additional suggestions.


Regards.

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