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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Posted on Mar 29, 2022 3:10 AM

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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Mar 29, 2022 3:10 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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