Delete messages on all devices

How can I delete messages on one device and get updated on all devices?

Posted on Nov 6, 2022 06:00 AM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2022 09:05 AM

Does not work for me. 15.7.1 iPhone 6s and 15.6.1 iPad 5th

Tony Vidmar

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Nov 8, 2022 07:35 AM in response to trong-147

Hello trong-147,


You can use iCloud with Messages to keep all your messages up to date with iCloud. When you delete message conversations, they are removed from each device. Here's how to turn on Messages in iCloud:


To turn on Messages in iCloud, make sure that you've set up iCloud and are signed in with the same Apple ID on all your devices, and that you've turned on iCloud Keychain. You also need to use two-factor authentication with your Apple ID.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Tap your name.
3. Tap iCloud.
4. Turn on Messages.
Turn on Messages in iCloud on your iPhone

On your Mac
1. Open Messages.
2. In the menu bar, choose Messages > Preferences.
3. Click iMessage.
4. Select the checkbox next to Enable Messages in iCloud.
Mac iMessage settings screen with Enable Messages in iCloud selected


Additional information can be found in Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support.


Take care.

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