how can I delete a single message in iOS 8
iPhone 5, iOS 8
I will add that I was trying to delete a picture and it wouldn't work ( with a working trash can ). The picture would simply just keep showing up. The solution was to delete both the picture and the message it came with! Kinda dumb but it worked for me.
Hey Geezer4765,
I have an article for you that can explain how to accomplish this:
http://help.apple.com/iphone/8/#/iphf2d85437
- Delete a message. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select additional items if desired, then tap
.
- Delete a conversation. In the Messages list, swipe the conversation to the left, then tap Delete.
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
-Braden
Braden,
I have the same problem. There is no trash can down at the bottom after tapping "more"
Press and hole the message in which you would like to delete, click "More", then click the trash can in the bottom left hand corner of the messaging screen. In the "More" mode, you are able to select multiple messages (you click them, then a tick appears next to them, meaning they will be deleted when you hit the trash item).
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It is amazing to me how many people don't even read the original post. This clearly is a bug as there was always a trash can in iOS 7. I have even had it with the new iPhone using iOS 8, but now the trash can is gone.
I hope Apple fixes this soon as many people do not want to delete the entire conversation, only part of it.
One suggestion was to turn your phone off and back on again. Only thing is, that is a temporary fix if it works. Apple needs to fix it.
jam75 wrote:
It is amazing to me how many people don't even read the original post. This clearly is a bug as there was always a trash can in iOS 7. I have even had it with the new iPhone using iOS 8, but now the trash can is gone.
It still works fine for me with iOS 8. What troubleshooting steps have you taken? Have you tried resetting your device by pressing and holding the Home button and power button until the silver apple appears?
Yes, as indicated in my message. After searching the internet, it seems I am not the only one that has this problem. Constant powering your device down and restarting is not the answer.
Only Apple has that one...
jam75 wrote:
Yes, as indicated in my message. After searching the internet, it seems I am not the only one that has this problem. Constant powering your device down and restarting is not the answer.
Yes, if I search the internet, I can find someone has a problem with everything. You did not, in your post, say you had reset your phone. Turning your phone on and off is not the same as resetting it. And, I was not suggesting constant powering down your device and restarting it. I was suggesting resetting it to see if that resolved the issue. A simple reset solves a great number of issues. If it doesn't, it's time to go on to the next steps: restoring your device from back up, then restore from new. Or, sit on your thumbs, assuming it's a "bug" that will get fixed in some future update without any action on your part.
The phone has been "reset" using the power and home button simultaneously without solving the problem. I have done this many times in the past with other phones. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't.
i am sure I won't have to "sit on my thumbs" for long...past history shows that Apple will release an update. This issue may be addressed, or then again, it may not. If enough people send feedback, there is a good chance it will be fixed.
I have the same problem! No trash can. Very sad to have deleted a giant conversation with my son, when I only meant to delete a couple lines. I wonder if it's an Iphone 5 ovesight? Here is what I see....
Oops, I replied twice to same post. I still wonder if the issue is an Iphone 5 with Ios 8 update? 😟
No, it isn't just an iphone 5 issue. I have an iphone 6 and there is no trash can unless you tap in the text box and slide the keyboard down. Only then does the trash can appear.
i believe it's an iOS 8 bug. If it is intended to be like this, it is a royal pain. Apple needs to fix this.
I Had the same issue, I powered off phone for a minute and then powered back on and the trash can was back. Hope this helps
Yeah! Thank you duckfeet3! It works!
Very much appreciate the time you took to answer!
U Just need to tap the keyboard and then swipe down to hide the keyboard and the trash can will be there ^_~
How to delete a single message using iOS 8
