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How Long Can You Unsend a Message on iPhone? Complete Guide

Learn how to unsend a message on iPhone within 2 minutes using iMessage in iOS 16 or later. Quick steps to undo sent messages easily.

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You can unsend a message on iPhone within 2 minutes of sending it. This feature is available for iMessages and can help correct mistakes or prevent unintended messages. Simply tap and hold the message, then select ‘Undo Send’. Keep in mind that both sender and receiver need to be using iMessage on iOS 16 or later for it to work perfectly.

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  1. How long do I have to unsend a message on iPhone?

    You have up to 2 minutes after sending a message to unsend it on an iPhone using iMessage.

  2. Can I unsend a message if the recipient is not using iMessage?

    No, the unsend feature works only if both the sender and receiver use iMessage on iOS 16 or later.

  3. How do I unsend a message on iPhone?

    Tap and hold the sent message, then select 'Undo Send' to unsend it within the allowed time frame.

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