I cannot delete a message thread from a specific contact

I cannot delete a message thread from only one contact. All the other contacts will delete…

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 12:01 PM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2022 10:01 AM

Hello, Court6911. Thank you for posting to the Apple Support Communities. We are happy to help with your iPhone. 


From what we understand, you have been unable to delete a conversation from a certain contact. In a situation like this, we would first suggest restarting your device before attempting to remove the conversation again. 


If you continue to notice an issue and you have iOS 16 installed, please open the Recently Deleted folder in the Messages app. From here, please clear all of the messages that you would like to permanently delete. Once Recently Deleted has been cleared, attempt to remove this conversation again. 


The following Apple Support articles can help you complete these troubleshooting steps. 


Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


We hope that this information helps answer you find a solution. 

Have a great day!

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Oct 2, 2022 10:01 AM in response to Court6911

Hello, Court6911. Thank you for posting to the Apple Support Communities. We are happy to help with your iPhone. 


From what we understand, you have been unable to delete a conversation from a certain contact. In a situation like this, we would first suggest restarting your device before attempting to remove the conversation again. 


If you continue to notice an issue and you have iOS 16 installed, please open the Recently Deleted folder in the Messages app. From here, please clear all of the messages that you would like to permanently delete. Once Recently Deleted has been cleared, attempt to remove this conversation again. 


The following Apple Support articles can help you complete these troubleshooting steps. 


Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


We hope that this information helps answer you find a solution. 

Have a great day!

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