When you delete a message on iPhone does the other person still see it?

No, if you delete a message on your iPhone after it's been sent (outside the 2-minute "Undo Send" window), it only removes the message from your device; the other person will still see the full conversation with your message intact, as there's no notification that you deleted it. The only way to delete a message from the recipient's phone is to use the Undo Send feature within 2 minutes of sending, which removes it from both sides, but requires iOS 16+ on both ends.

When you delete a text message on iPhone, can the other person still see it?

No, when you delete a text message on your iPhone, the other person can still see it on their device because deleting it only affects your phone; however, Apple's "Undo Send" feature for iMessage offers a brief window (around 2 minutes) to retract a message from both devices, and if the message was a screenshot or saved by the recipient, they'll still have it. 

Does deleting a message on messages delete it for both people?

Deleting the message on your end only removes it from your own device. There are a couple of important points to note: Some messaging apps, like iMessage on iPhone, offer an "Undo Send" feature that allows you to retract a message within a very short time window (usually 2 minutes) after sending it.

Can you delete a text message so the other person can't see it?

You can unsend texts on iPhone (within 2 mins) or Android (RCS chats) by long-pressing the message and choosing "Undo Send" or "Delete for everyone," but for standard SMS/MMS, once sent, it's usually there to stay unless you use specific apps like Signal or WhatsApp with disappearing messages, or if the other person has older software/no internet, the message might still show up. 

How do I permanently delete iPhone messages on both sides?

To delete an iMessage from both your iPhone and the recipient's device, you must use the "Undo Send" feature within two minutes of sending, by long-pressing the blue message bubble and selecting "Undo Send," which removes it for both users, while deleting regular green-bubble texts or older messages only removes them from your phone. For permanent removal from your own device after 30 days, use the "Recently Deleted" folder in Settings > Messages, but this doesn't affect the other person. 

What Happens When You Delete Messages on iPhone (explained)

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.

Can I delete a text message I already sent?

You can delete a text you sent from the recipient's device in certain messaging apps (like iMessage or Google Messages) within a short time frame (minutes), but for standard SMS texts, once sent, it's permanent on their phone; deleting it from your phone only removes it from your view. Third-party apps like WhatsApp or Instagram often have dedicated "Unsend" features that work across devices if used quickly. 

Does deleting a message stop the other person from seeing it?

No it doesn't stop them seeing it.

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. 

Can I delete an iMessage once it's sent?

Unsend a message

You can undo a recently sent message for up to 2 minutes after sending it. Go to the Messages app on your iPhone. Touch and hold the message bubble, then tap Undo Send. A note confirming that you unsent the message appears in both conversation transcripts: yours and your recipient's.

Can you see if someone deleted messages on an iPhone?

You can't directly see if someone deleted messages on their iPhone as there's no notification or log, but you might find them in your own "Recently Deleted" folder if you deleted them, or if they used a feature like "Undo Send" (though that's different). The most reliable way to know for sure is if they tell you, or if the message disappears from your chat (especially if they "Unsend" it in apps like WhatsApp/Messenger, not native iMessage). 

When you delete and block a conversation on iPhone does the other person know?

No, the other person won't know you deleted and blocked them on your iPhone; deleting only removes it from your device, and blocking stops messages/calls from reaching you without notifying them, but they can still see their side of the conversation and send messages that won't deliver, as shown in Apple Support and Apple Support. 

Does deleting a message on iMessage remove it for both people?

Note: Deleting messages only affects your iPhone and other Apple devices where you're signed in to the same Apple Account. You can't delete messages, attachments, and conversations for anyone else. To delete everything (not just your messages), see Erase iPhone.

Can the other person see that you've deleted a message?

If you " delete for everyone " a message you sent, there will be a tag left behind that says you deleted a message. If you delete a message someone sent you, then it only disappears for you, and they wont know you deleted. They will still be able to see it on their side though.

Can the other person see if I delete a message on iPhone?

If you delete a message on your iPhone, the other person can still see it because the deletion only affects your device, but Apple Support offers an "Undo Send" feature for iMessages that removes the message from both your phones if used within 2 minutes, though the recipient might see it if they're on an older iOS or miss the notification. For regular SMS (green bubble) texts, deleting them on your end never affects the recipient's view. 

Do blocked text messages go through after unblocking?

No, generally you cannot see messages sent while someone was blocked because they are dropped, not saved in a queue; unblocking allows new messages to come through, but the past blocked texts are gone unless they are on Android's "Spam & Blocked" folder or you ask the sender to resend them. 

Does deleting a message delete it from the recipient?

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. The differences between unsending and deleting a message are as follows.

Can you delete a message on iPhone so the other person can't see it?

To delete an iPhone message so the other person can't see it, you must use the "Undo Send" feature within 2 minutes of sending the iMessage (blue bubble), by long-pressing the message and tapping "Undo Send," which removes it from both devices; otherwise, you can only delete it from your own phone, and they'll still see it, though they might see a "deleted message" notification if you unsent it. 

Can I delete a text message sent via iPhone?

Tip: Use Undo send to retract (within 2 minutes) a message you sent accidentally, deleting it from both your phone and your recipient's phone. Deleted messages and attachments remain in your Recently Deleted folder for up to 30 days, and you can recover them.

When you unsend a message on iPhone, what does the other person see?

A message will appear on your thread, stating that your message has been unsent, but that the recipient may have already seen it. You only have 2 minutes to unsend an iMessage. Unfortunately, if the other person is running anything older than iOS 16, the message won't actually be unsent.

How to delete messages on iPhone for both people?

To delete a message for both people on an iPhone, use the "Undo Send" feature within 2 minutes of sending it by long-pressing the blue iMessage bubble and selecting "Undo Send". After 2 minutes, you can only delete it from your own device, but if both users have iOS 16 or newer, you can still use "Undo Send" for a longer period (around 15 minutes) after the initial 2 minutes, though it's best to act quickly. 

Does permanently deleting a chat delete it for the other person?

When you delete a message, it typically only deletes from your device, but many modern apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and iMessage (with "Undo Send") now offer features to delete it for the other person too, if used quickly enough, though standard SMS texts can't be recalled once sent. The "Delete for me" option removes it just for you, while "Delete for everyone" or "Unsend" removes it from both sides, though the other person might see a notification that a message was deleted. 

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.