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
Dave in Oxford wrote:
Every so often Apple comes up with a "Feature" that so small and so annoying that begs the question as to whether they ever consult with a user. YES! Delete confirmation is an unnecessary addition to IOS and we can only hope that some security patch will remove it
No, Apple doesn't consult with users. Instead, they see what users do with their phones and often introduce features based on what they perceive as a real need. This is one such feature. Daily, multiple users come here to these user only forums begging for help to recover an accidentally deleted text message. In most cases, the only way to get the message back is to restore from backup, which often people simply don't have.
So, this very small change was introduced to help the countless thousands of users to ensure when they use swipe to delete that they truly do want to delete the message.
Are you aware there is another simple method to delete messages that will not ask you to confirm you want to delete? Yes, Apple provided the best of BOTH worlds to users. Simply use the Edit/Tap Messages(s)/Tap Trash icon and voila, message(s) delete without confirmation. That can't be any more cumbersome could it? It's three steps, just like it was before on swipe to delete.
gbytze wrote:
Hey Apple.... do ya know you **** off every user on every message interaction with this new "feature".... Please fix ASAP.
They didn't **** me off in any way shape or form with this very welcome change. Don't speak for anyone other than yourself.
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.
Obviously your post did not comply with the forum terms and conditions.
You should purchase whatever phone satisfies your desires. If you prefer Android, then you shouldn't own an Apple. I'll stick with the majority and keep Apple.
gbytze wrote:
Hey Apple.... do ya know you **** off every user on every message interaction with this new "feature".... Please fix ASAP.
Why in the world should they "fix" something that works EXACTLY as described in the User Guide?
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.
We really don't care if you leave and go Android. Truly. But if you do, be advised that Android ALSO makes you confirm you want to delete a text message as I posted earlier in this thread directions on how Android handles this. What I find so amusing is how a simple change that will help so many avoid losing messages can be such an issue for you? When you become head of Apple Engineering, you can design the interface however you want. Until then, change is going to be a constant, for without it, innovation simply comes to an end.
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.
Nobody here has a vested interest in what choice you make for your mobile device. This is a user to user technical support forum, not a social media site. There are Terms of Use for using this forum: Apple Support Communities Use Agreement. You should familiarize yourself with those terms, so you can understand that censorship was not involved. And as for options - take a look at your Settings. There are literally hundreds of options that you have.
GB
tntpresto wrote:
Really Apple. Your attitude and customer service is less than desired. Give your customers what you want not give your customers what they want. It’s not innovative and dictatorship. Whom ever is typing this should be fired.
You seem to be under the illusion that Apple is here. They are not here. This is a user to user technical support forum. So, really, tntpresto, you should understand where you are posting before you post. No one here can get fired since we are all volunteers, and we are users just like you.
GB
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!
Not all the "others" here think this is a bad update. I think it's a good idea.
Expressing your opinion here will not forward your cause. Instead, tell Apple using the feedback page:
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.
I do as well Lawrence. One would think based on the feedback from some of us, it might make a little bit of sense why Apple "FINALLY" added this feature. But since they don't like it, it's simply awful and it must be changed because they command so. It doesn't matter if it may benefit others. And really how difficult is it to acknowledge you actually want to delete a message? In the scheme of things, does a tiny extra step really ruin their lives? I've posted this before, but for those who simply can't handle change, this is the phone they should own:
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.
iOS 11.3 - Delete Message Confirmation
