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How do I delete a number from a group text message

How do I delete a number from a group text message I created

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 15, 2016 12:20 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2017 5:06 AM

I have an iPhone 5c, how do I delete a number from a group text? Please don't tell me to go into the details and swipe right to left on the number/name and tap delete. THAT DOES NOT WORK!!!

Thanks for any help that actually works. This is "Apple" after all.

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Apr 15, 2016 12:28 PM in response to cjmpro

Add or remove someone from a group iMessage conversation

Anyone in the group message can add or remove someone from the conversation. To add a person to a group message, tap Details, then tap Add Contact.

You can remove a person from a group message that has at least four people. Tap Details, then swipe from right to left on the name of the person you want to remove. Then tap Delete.

from > Send a group message with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Apr 14, 2017 9:42 AM in response to razmee209

Look, you started this with the snarky "go cry to your carrier" comment. I was pointing out that it wasn't a carrier problem, as on other platforms it works fine on the same carrier. Then, you followed up with the typical "go back to Android" comment. Not terribly helpful, and truthfully the reason the Apple community gets a bad rap.


This problem is basic functionality that should haven included, and moreover, has been complained about for over a year. I have supported Apple since 1984, but it's endlessly frustrating that basic functionality issues are missing, and then not addressed in a timely fashion.


I'm done, thanks for playing.

Apr 15, 2016 12:31 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

ChitlinsCC wrote:


Add or remove someone from a group iMessage conversation

Anyone in the group message can add or remove someone from the conversation. To add a person to a group message, tap Details, then tap Add Contact.

You can remove a person from a group message that has at least four people. Tap Details, then swipe from right to left on the name of the person you want to remove. Then tap Delete.

from > Send a group message with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

This only works for all using an Apple device in a imessage group conversation.


this will not work if there is a non apple device user in the group message.


directly from the link you posted:

Add or remove someone from a group iMessage conversation

Anyone in the group message can add or remove someone from the conversation. To add a person to a group message, tap Details, then tap Add Contact.

You can remove a person from a group message that has at least four people. Tap Details, then swipe from right to left on the name of the person you want to remove. Then tap Delete.

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