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Deleting Messages does not free up storage

How to free up storage when Messages uses up my storage but deleting Messages does not free up any storage

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 11:28 PM

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Mar 29, 2022 03:10 AM in response to ahksel

Look for the Messages containing attachments. Delete entire message discussions.

If you could delete the Messages app it would clear the lot but you cannot.

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