I would like to delete ALL the text messages and imessages from my iPad...is there an easy way?
I have deleted them one by one but the come back when I restart the iPad.
iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.3
You should be able to tap the Edit button in the upper left corner of the screen, above all of the text threads in the list, then tap the circle next to each thread to select them, then tap delete at the bottom of the screen.
Are you doing that?
You should be able to tap the Edit button in the upper left corner of the screen, above all of the text threads in the list, then tap the circle next to each thread to select them, then tap delete at the bottom of the screen.
Are you doing that?
I did do that but when I reboot/ restart the iPad all messages come back...the text function doesn't alwasy send so I was hoping cleaning it out would help. I have reset to factory settings but that doesn't help either.
Check this in your settings. Settings>Messages>Show Subject Field>Off. Is that set to off? Sometimes people tyou in the subject field not realizing that the text will not go through when you mistakenly type only in that field.
Do you have an iPhone or do you just message with the iPad?
subject field is off..some of the messages are 2 years old and yes I do have an iPhone.
This is just a shot in the dark. If you use text mesaage forwarding, turn it off and then try deleting the texts again. You do that on the phone. Settings>Messages>Text Message Forwarding>iPad name>Off.
This shouldn't have any bearing but on the iPad try Settings>Messages>Message History>Keep Messages>30 days. Then try to delete them again.
My ipad network settings were recently upgraded. other functions work well but messages are delivered intermittently.
When I try to change the iPad setting it asks me to check my network connections...I am on wi fi
I will reset and try again
I suspect I have a hardward issue ...it will not let me sign on at settings messages apple id and password...asks me to check network connections which I have reset again
Wow, you are getting hit from all angles. Try this. Go to Settings>General>Date & Time>Set Automatically>On. Make sure that is set to on and then see if you can sign in again.
this time it required repeat activation...will delete and update later.
thank you for all your assistance.
You are quite welcome. Good luck!
Is there a simple way to delete all the text/imessages on my ipad?
