How to Delete Multiple Messages at Once on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to quickly delete multiple messages at once on your iPhone with this easy step-by-step method in the Messages app.

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Yes, you can delete multiple messages at once on an iPhone. To do this, open the Messages app, go to the conversation where you want to delete messages, tap and hold a message, then choose 'More...' from the menu. Now, select the messages you wish to delete by tapping them. Each selected message will be marked with a check. After selecting, tap the trash icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen and confirm to delete the selected messages.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete all messages in an iPhone conversation at once? Yes, you can delete an entire conversation by swiping left on the conversation in the Messages app and tapping 'Delete'.
  2. Is there a way to recover deleted messages on iPhone? You can recover deleted messages if you have an iCloud or iTunes backup from before the deletion.
  3. Can I select multiple messages from different conversations to delete at once? No, iPhone currently only allows selecting multiple messages within the same conversation for deletion.

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