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The newest iOS 11.3 update enables a feature that asks if you're sure you want to delete a text message/iMessage once you choose the delete option. It's making me crazy! I tried searching through the settings to remove this deletion confirmation, but can't find anything on the topic. Is there any way to remove this feature?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11.2.6, iOS 11.3
tntpresto wrote:
I agree. I posted the same thing about hating the change and got sensored. They deleted my post cause I’m tired of them fooling around with how my phone works. Fix it apple nd stop playing with how our phones work or I’m out and I’ll say it again I’ll go to an Android at least they give you options.
If you agree with me, it means you think the change is ok, as I do.
They deleted your post because you violated the Terms of Use in some way. You will have received an email explaining why.
virgilfromnewton wrote:
I completely agree with the others. This is the most ridiculous update ever. Please get rid of it or install a setting to shut it off. It is making me crazy!
Which "others" do you agree with? From actually reading posts there are a lot of users who think this is a great idea that was too long in coming. Especially those of us who must tell dozens of users a month that no, once they have deleted a message it is gone forever unless it was included in a backup.
Lawrence Finch wrote:
I find it very discouraging that so many people are absolutely convinced that their opinion is the only one that matters. And not just in a technical support forum.
Yup. I completely agree. Public discourse seems to have lost greyscale.
the2mikes wrote:
Agreed - Please remove this or give us a way to disable. I like the suggestion of having a single swipe similar to the mail app.
We really don't care if you agree. Tell Apple, not a group of users.
adriennefromfranklin wrote:
This just started today on my iPhone. Never had a problem before. Swipe left to delete and it used to be gone. Now, I have to confirm at the bottom of my phone after.
Wow. That's really horrible!
Philly_Phan wrote:
I can't imagine how she can tolerate it. It's absolutely unbelievable that it would function as per the User Guide!
I know right? And the 10th of a second it takes to confirm you really want to delete a message must be so difficult to deal with.
Absolutely!
Thought I was going nuts.
Come on guys, this is really a pain. I wouldn't be deleting the message if I didn't want to delete it. Just let me delete in one fell swoop, like BEFORE.
That extra delete is so very unnecessary.
Good for you. Clearly, you've NEVER made a mistake. Give yourself a well deserved pat on the back. For others, they are not so perfect and sometimes, people accidentally delete something they really never meant to delete. This may not be a necessary feature for you, but for other's it's a welcome feature.
Philly_Phan wrote:
adriennefromfranklin wrote:
This just started today on my iPhone. Never had a problem before. Swipe left to delete and it used to be gone. Now, I have to confirm at the bottom of my phone after.
Wow. That's really horrible!
True, I can't imagine any worse form of torture.
aart12 wrote:
That extra delete is so very unnecessary.
Tell that to the steady stream of people who have posted over the past 10 years that they accidentally deleted an important message thread.
I'm so thrilled that you are so perfect you never have accidentally deleted a message and never will. But most of the rest of us are mere mortals who have not risen to your level of nirvana.
I've answered no less than 3 individual threads today from someone who accidentally deleted a message. There are others I didn't answer because other forum members provided a response, but that's just from today. Every single day I'd guess there are at least a dozen or more threads from members desperate to retrieve a deleted message. Your description as myopic of those complaining about this simple but much needed change couldn't be more appropriate.
WaltDizney wrote:
Should behave the same as email and allow users to turn the "feature" on or off. This was a terrible idea.
How 'you' think it should work is irrelevant. This is how Apple chose to do it. If you don't like it, feel free to provide feedback to Apple directly via the link that has been shared multiple times in this thread.
Not cool Apple - Not cool! I thought only Microsoft Windows asked after every action "Are you sure you want to ..." - Just silly! have it that when you delete it doesn't ask BUT it first soft deletes the message until say 12 hours later then. Then the "trash" can empty.
Philly_Phan wrote:
vanessafromdfw wrote:
Unnecessary new feature. I hope Apple fixes this quickly.
Interesting. Another newbie with no knowledge of what the bulk of the users prefer.
Don't be silly. Everyone likes the same thing as they do! People who have a different opinion are just wrong!
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Philly_Phan wrote:
vanessafromdfw wrote:
Unnecessary new feature. I hope Apple fixes this quickly.
Interesting. Another newbie with no knowledge of what the bulk of the users prefer.
Don't be silly. Everyone likes the same thing as they do! People who have a different opinion are just wrong!
Yes, of course, and they know this from their vast experience reading posts on the forum.
iOS 11.3 - Delete Message Confirmation
