how to delete messaging files from one device to regain 191 GB of storage space.
how to delete messaging files from one device (MacBook Air) after turning off iCloud backup to this device only
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.6
Re: how to delete messaging files from one device to regain 191 GB of storage space.
From the linked article below: Please note: "Deleted messages and attachments remain in the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days, but you can permanently remove them before that."
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See how to: Delete messages and conversations in Messages on Mac - Apple Support