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How can I find out the date of the very first message sent to someone specifically?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 7:41 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 7:48 AM

If you have iMessages settings with Settings > Messages > Keep Messages [Forever]


Then using search bar under Message app enter Mobile Number / their Apple ID / Name as stored in your Contact List


All messages will get populated [Scroll all the way up]


To be sure, search messages for all the three: Mobile Number / their Apple ID / Name as stored in your Contact List


Good Luck!

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Aug 19, 2020 7:48 AM in response to _lram_

If you have iMessages settings with Settings > Messages > Keep Messages [Forever]


Then using search bar under Message app enter Mobile Number / their Apple ID / Name as stored in your Contact List


All messages will get populated [Scroll all the way up]


To be sure, search messages for all the three: Mobile Number / their Apple ID / Name as stored in your Contact List


Good Luck!

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