How can I delete imessages on my phone but keep them on my imessage in my computer.

I used to be able to delete messages on my phone and keep them on my computer but now I cant seem to figure out how to do that.

MacBook, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 02:09 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2023 02:25 PM

If you are using iCloud for Messages, that service is used for syncing the messages across all devices. The intent of this is that when you delete the message from one device, it will automatically delete them from the other devices. You can try removing the sync option on your iPhone by following this support article:

Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support

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Oct 18, 2023 02:25 PM in response to kristendenise

If you are using iCloud for Messages, that service is used for syncing the messages across all devices. The intent of this is that when you delete the message from one device, it will automatically delete them from the other devices. You can try removing the sync option on your iPhone by following this support article:

Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support

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