How to Delete Sent Text Messages on Android Devices

Learn how to delete sent text messages on your Android device quickly and easily with simple steps in the messaging app.

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Yes, sent text messages can be deleted on Android devices. Simply open the messaging app, locate the conversation that contains the message you want to delete, press and hold the specific message, and then select the delete option. Note that this will only delete the message on your device and not the recipient's.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete a text message I already sent to someone on Android? No, deleting a sent message on your Android phone only removes it from your device. The recipient will still have the message unless they delete it themselves.
  2. How do I delete multiple text messages at once on Android? Open the messaging app, long-press on one message, then select multiple messages to delete them all at once using the delete option.
  3. Is it possible to recover deleted text messages on Android? In some cases, deleted messages can be recovered using third-party apps or backup services if you have previously enabled backups.

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