iOS 11.3 - Delete Message Confirmation

mgrims99 wrote:

Then simply remind these people that these are text messages and not anything of any importance.

Maybe they are "not anything of any importance" to you but, to many people, they are very important. I very carefully archive my text message conversations to PDFs on my computer because at least some of them are very important to me. Just because they are not encrypted doesn't make them valueless. I find them a very unique opportunity to have an archive of sweet, romantic, funny, sad quotidian conversations I've had with people I care about.

jessicaborrini wrote:

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?

Isn't that the greatest? No more messages accidentally deleted!

Boobaluuu wrote:

No you cannot. I submitted a bug report for this about 2 weeks ago. Hopefully enough will complain and they will remove. It’s utterly stupid.

Let me try to understand you. The iPhone functions EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE USER GUIDE nd you describe that operation as a "bug." Amazing!

mgrims99 wrote:

Text and iMessage is not a secure or encrypted communication method. You shouldn’t use for confidential or sensitive information.

Who are you to say how others should use their personal information?

Philly_Phan wrote:

jessicaborrini wrote:

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?

Isn't that the greatest? No more messages accidentally deleted!

It is absolutely the greatest! First much better Wifi and Bluetooth control and now this! Maybe the number of "help me I accidentally deleted a very important text message and need it back" threads will no longer be necessary!!

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.

gbytze wrote:

Hey Apple.... do ya know you **** off every user on every message interaction with this new "feature".... Please fix ASAP.

I'm not unhappy with the change. So, no, not everyone. You don't speak for me.

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.

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.

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.

Their attitude and customer service is excellent. They are giving their customers what they want.

Yes, you should be fired.

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:

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 haven't been paying attention. Apple has ALWAYS done what they think users need, rather than what customers think they know what they want. Go back to 1983, for example. Apple tested the radical new device called a mouse and users in focus groups universally panned it as a stupid idea that no one would want or use. Apple removed the floppy disk drive in a new line of computers, and all of the reviewers said that would be the end of Apple because you clearly can't have a computer with no removable drive. Apple was the first to remove CD/DVD drives from computers, against complaints from users. Apple eliminated the large assortment of ports from notebook computers, again to complaints from users. Apple came out with the iPhone in 2007, and again, industry experts declared that it would be a flop, and such a huge one it would be the end of Apple.

In this case Apple COPIED Android, which has always required confirmation when deleting messages. I know, Apple is usually the innovator, but in this case they were the follower. And it is a HUGE benefit to most users. Just a few hours ago I nearly deleted a text that contained a tracking number that I need. This new feature saved me.