Could someone tell me how to delete Documents & Data under Messages? I've deleted nearly everything there is to delete, but that category is still taking up almost 10 GB. Clicking on "other" below leads to a blank screen with nothing to select or delete.
"How to delete "documents and data" in Messages?: Could someone tell me how to delete Documents & Data under Messages? I've deleted nearly everything there is to delete, but that category is still taking up almost 10 GB. Clicking on "other" below leads to a blank screen with nothing to select or delete."
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Deleting "Documents and Data" in Messages:
A. Tap "Review Large Attachments":
So, what happens when you tap "Review Large Attachments"? If you do not need the thread, then trash it, and all would go away from it.
B. Using a Mac to Locate and Perform the Deletion:
IF you were to pair with you a Mac, then using the Messages app, you can delete these with ease. Elsewise, it's a matter of sorting through these files manually. So, if a Mac is available to you, see about pairing it > download what need be > trash the item. You'd right-click on the attachment, and then click "Delete..." > then., click the "Delete" button to approve of this deletion.
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Try the following:
That did not eliminate it, but that made a big difference -- cut it in half! Thanks so much. If you have any further tips for the other half, that's great, but this is down to a manageable size now.
Glad that helped!
Did it also substantially reduce your potential savings in “Review Large Attachments”? If not, you might consider performing the review.
How to delete "documents and data" in Messages?
