How do I delete Imessages on both sides of my iPhone?

To delete an iMessage from both your iPhone and the recipient's, use the "Undo Send" feature by long-pressing the blue message bubble within 2 minutes of sending and tapping "Undo Send," which removes it from both sides; after 2 minutes, you can only delete it from your own device, though the recipient will see a note that a message was unsent if they're on iOS 16+ and the feature was used within the time limit.

How to delete iPhone messages from both sides?

To delete an iPhone message from both sides, touch and hold the blue iMessage bubble within 2 minutes of sending and select "Undo Send," which removes it from both your and the recipient's devices, showing a note that you unsent it. This only works for recent iMessages (blue bubbles); older messages or green SMS texts can only be deleted from your side, though you can try to quickly turn on Airplane Mode right after sending to stop delivery, which often fails. 

Does deleting iMessages work on both ends?

Yes, you can delete iMessages from both sides using the "Undo Send" feature within 2 minutes of sending, provided both users have iOS 16 or newer; otherwise, you can only delete messages from your own device, as Apple's standard Messages app doesn't allow deleting another person's copy after the time limit. 

How to delete pictures from text messages on iPhone for both sides?

To delete a picture from both sides on an iPhone, you must use the "Undo Send" feature for an iMessage (blue bubble) within 2 minutes of sending; it's the only way to remove it from the recipient's phone too, as regular deletion only affects your device. For messages sent over 2 minutes ago or for group chats, you can only delete from your side, but you can manage storage by reviewing large attachments in Settings > General > iPhone Storage. 

How to permanently delete Messenger messages from both sides?

To permanently delete Messenger messages from both sides, you must use the "Unsend" or "Delete for everyone" feature on messages you sent, by long-pressing the message and choosing that option; this removes it from both your and the recipient's view, but for messages they sent, you can only "Remove" them (for your view only) or use the newer "Delete chat" for both sides. 

How to Delete iMessages from Both Sides on iPhone?

How to permanently delete text messages on iPhone?

To permanently delete text messages on iPhone, delete them from the Messages app, then go to the Messages Settings > Recently Deleted, find the conversations, and tap Delete again; this action removes them from your device and iCloud (if synced), but disabling iCloud Messages sync and clearing device backups are crucial for complete removal from all backups. 

How do I unsend an iMessage for both people?

To delete an iMessage from both sides (sender & recipient), you must use the "Undo Send" feature within 2 minutes of sending, requiring both devices to run iOS 16/iPadOS 16.1/macOS Ventura or newer; for older messages or non-iMessages (green bubbles), you can only delete them from your own device, as carrier texts can't be recalled. 

Does deleting a chat delete on both sides?

Deleting a chat will also delete the media in that chat. Deleting a chat only deletes it from your inbox, and won't delete it from other people's inboxes.

What is the difference between clear chat and delete chat?

Clear Chat removes messages inside a conversation, leaving the chat entry (contact/topic) in your list, good for decluttering messages but keeping the thread; Delete Chat removes the entire chat, including the contact/topic, permanently from your list and records, for when you want the whole conversation gone. Think of Clear as emptying a room, but the room still exists; Delete as demolishing the room entirely.
 

How do you permanently delete chat messages?

Manually delete text messages from Android phone:

1. Open your messaging app.
2. Select the conversation or specific messages you want to delete.
3. Tap on "Delete" or the trash icon to remove them.
4. To ensure the data is completely gone, go to Settings > Apps > Messages > Storage > Clear Data.

How to wipe iMessage chats?

Go to the Messages app on your iPhone. At the top of the conversation list, tap Edit. Tap Select Messages, then select conversations you want to delete. , then tap Delete.

Can I delete an iMessage from both sides?

Yes, you can delete an iMessage from both sides using the "Undo Send" feature within 2 minutes of sending, provided both users are on iOS 16/iPadOS 16.1/macOS Ventura or later; otherwise, you can only delete it from your device, but it will remain on the recipient's device, showing a "Deleted" notice if you unsend successfully. 

Can police recover deleted text messages?

Yes, police can often recover deleted text messages using digital forensics on the physical device, especially if they obtain a warrant, as deleted data often remains in storage until overwritten, but success depends on the device, encryption, and time since deletion, with cloud backups also being a potential source. 

What are the four ways to delete a text?

Here are some general methods:

1. Using the Backspace Key: ...
2. Using the Delete Key: ...
3. Selecting Text and Pressing Delete or Backspace: ...
4. Cut Command (Ctrl + X or Command + X): ...
5. Right-click Context Menu: ...
6. Using Keyboard Shortcuts for Line Deletion: ...
7. Using the Clear or Clear All Commands: ...
8. Drag and Drop with the Mouse:

Does deleting a message on iMessage unsend for both?

Unsending a message is a feature that lets you remove a message from both your and the recipient's chat. In contrast, removing a message with the Delete feature only removes the message from your chat and not the recipient's chat.

Why can't I delete messages for everyone?

Still, the thing is that there is a limited time: you only have two days to use the "Delete for Everyone" feature after sending a message. Once that time is up, the option to delete for everyone disappears, and you can only remove the message for yourself.

Is there a way to delete a text message already sent on an iPhone?

To delete a sent text on iPhone, touch and hold the message bubble, then tap Undo Send within 2 minutes for iMessages (blue bubbles) on iOS 16+ to remove it from both devices; otherwise, you can only delete it from your own device by selecting the message, tapping "More," then the trash can, which leaves it on the recipient's phone. 

How to unsend messages on iPhone from both sides?

To unsend an iMessage from both sides on your iPhone, touch and hold the message bubble within 2 minutes of sending it and tap "Undo Send," provided both you and the recipient are using iOS 16 or later; a note appears in the chat for both, but if they have an older OS, the original message remains visible to them. 

How do I delete all messages on my iPhone from one person?

To delete all messages from one person on your iPhone, open the Messages app, find their conversation in the list, swipe left on it, and tap the red Delete button to remove the entire thread at once. You can also tap Edit > Select Messages in the conversation list to choose multiple conversations to delete. Deleted messages go to a "Recently Deleted" folder for 30 days before permanent removal, notes Apple Support. 

When you delete a text message does it delete for the other person?

No, deleting a text message from your phone does not delete it from the other person's device; it only removes it from your view, acting like a standard SMS/MMS message. However, modern messaging apps like iMessage or WhatsApp have "Undo Send" or "Delete for Everyone" features that can remove a message from both ends if used quickly after sending, but this isn't a standard text message function.