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.
Perhaps the ONLY way around the texting while driving issue to work with all the phone platforms and make them implement text freezing software. I've been rear-ended twice by a driver texting while driving. Fortunately, neither was more than a fender bender, but one was tough as it happened to a brand new BMW 3 days after driving off the car dealer's lot.
deggie wrote:
We have such a law in Texas. It hasn't ended the practice but I've never seen "hundreds" of drivers doing it. I do still see people eating, drinking, adjusting their radio, trying to pick up things they dropped, grooming their beard, putting on makeup and checking other cars to see if they are texting.
😁😁😁
GB
rbrylawski wrote:
Perhaps the ONLY way around the texting while driving issue to work with all the phone platforms and make them implement text freezing software. I've been rear-ended twice by a driver texting while driving. Fortunately, neither was more than a fender bender, but one was tough as it happened to a brand new BMW 3 days after driving off the car dealer's lot.
That's something that I have wondered about for a long time. In my BMW, any screen on the built in Navigation and a million other things screen, won't display if it requires reading unless the car is in Park. Instead, you see a screen with a circle and slash saying that the vehicle must be in Park to see the screen. Why can't something be built into cars that would effectively jam the ability to text? I know that would be a hardship on anyone else in the vehicle that wanted to do so, but I'm pretty sure that the world wouldn't come to an end if they couldn't.
GB
gail from maine wrote:
rbrylawski wrote:
Perhaps the ONLY way around the texting while driving issue to work with all the phone platforms and make them implement text freezing software. I've been rear-ended twice by a driver texting while driving. Fortunately, neither was more than a fender bender, but one was tough as it happened to a brand new BMW 3 days after driving off the car dealer's lot.
That's something that I have wondered about for a long time. In my BMW, any screen on the built in Navigation and a million other things screen, won't display if it requires reading unless the car is in Park. Instead, you see a screen with a circle and slash saying that the vehicle must be in Park to see the screen. Why can't something be built into cars that would effectively jam the ability to text? I know that would be a hardship on anyone else in the vehicle that wanted to do so, but I'm pretty sure that the world wouldn't come to an end if they couldn't.
GB
Well they could likely do this somewhat easily. Apple, Samsung, et al, agree to a standard, like a Bluetooth standard, which speaks with the car systems, rendering texting inoperative.
And people apparently have become that way too as they can't read posts and see that what they should do is send feedback to Apple. And people are worsening with each new release apparently.
But you have it backwards, Microsoft, through the Registry, is the land of options which leads to also being a security nightmare.
And since Microsoft has dropped Windows Mobile you really should be comparing to Android shouldn't you?
deggie wrote:
2015 X3, I've yet to see such a message although I believe I can't alter certain things using iDrive while it is not in park.
Well, the time I saw it was when I had one of those warning icons, and when I went to the Vehicle Info section, it had some very extensive instructions for resetting the TPM I think (or something along those lines. And just so you aren't horrified, I was driving 15 miles an hour on my cul-de-sac when this occurred. I don't do multi-tasking when I'm actually driving on a road with other vehicles and the like. Personally, I think that the act of driving itself requires my full attention. Anything that takes your eyes off the road for more than 1 second is a hazard in my opinion....
I love the X5's. I'm hoping that the X5 will be my husband's next car.
GB
Oh, the low tire warning. When I took art lessons in Salina, Kansas a cold front came in overnight before I left to drive home and suddenly all my tires were low on air (this was a 2008 528i). That warning says to pull over immediately and take care of the situation and the TPM will not reset unless you are in park and the car is not running. And on that car you couldn't see any of the navigation information (miles to go, ETA, etc.) unless you cleared the warning. There was a rest top about 20 miles south of Salina on IH 135 so I would drive at freeway speed to get the pressure up, pull into the roadside rest, stop the car and leave it in park with ACC on, start the reset of the TPM, then start the car and leave. In about 3 minutes the system would reset and the warning would go away.
Your husband should look at the new X2.
docsnuz wrote:
Unfathomable...who could possibly have thought this was a good feature to add? Market: let's seek out convenience. Apple: let's remove convenience.
All the people who have accidently deleted threads from loved ones, deceased family members, lawyers who then come here hoping there's some magic that will restore their deleted data.
Just because you don't see the need for a particular feature doesn't mean that there aren't valid reasons for its existence.
I submitted the complaint form as I'm certain many others did as well. Not looking for Apple to delete this functionality, just give me the ability to turn it off. And by the way, Apple is reading this thread - they informed me that they needed to delete one of my posts because it included a poll / petition. So, Apple, please provide the functionality to disable this unwanted step feature.
greg_m59 wrote:
And by the way, Apple is reading this thread - they informed me that they needed to delete one of my posts because it included a poll / petition. So, Apple, please provide the functionality to disable this unwanted step feature.
As has been explained, the Host read posts to make sure that people adhere to the Terms of Use. They do not read for suggestions.
Actually, moderators are reading the posts. Not Apple Engineering. This forum has forum moderators, which read posts for infraction against the Terms of Use you agreed to when you joined the forum. That in no way means the people you want to hear you are in any way informed by you posting here. They aren't.
And by the way, Apple is reading this thread - they informed me that they needed to delete one of my posts because it included a poll / petition
Reading and responding to are very different concepts.
They read only to control the discussion and ensure adherence to the terms and conditions you agreed to. Including no polls. They do not engage with the discussion except to point out technical resources for technical questions asked.
A simple Google search for "Apple Feedback" will lead you to the same page we have been providing a link to ad nauseum here.
greg_m59 wrote:
I submitted the complaint form as I'm certain many others did as well. Not looking for Apple to delete this functionality, just give me the ability to turn it off. And by the way, Apple is reading this thread - they informed me that they needed to delete one of my posts because it included a poll / petition. So, Apple, please provide the functionality to disable this unwanted step feature.
No one from Apple who makes design decisions, or works with consumer feedback reads the posts here. The Hosts, who are Apple employees who have the specific job of managing this site, ensuring that the TOU for this forum are adhered to, and supporting the users of this site read the posts. So, your last sentence above is pointless.
GB
This is seriously annoying. Texts worked fine in 2009 why try to add all
These useless features. You used to be able to call someone wit one touch from a text message now you have to click the i then another button then confirm what Type of call. They just keep adding steps that slows my life and I can’t take it anymore
Agreed. This is almost as stupid as the voice mail extra button. Old voice mail click the tape spool icon - it dialed voice mail. Now an extra click. Come on apple don’t treat us like idiots, sure add confirmation clicks but make them optional.
iOS 11.3 - Delete Message Confirmation
