iOS 16 text message won’t delete any help on how to delete

Hi iPhonetexter,

What happens when you attempt to delete a message? Is there an error message?

Let's verify the steps taken to delete messages: Delete messages on iPhone - Apple Support

Next, close Messages, restart your iPhone and try to delete a message:

Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

Tap and hod the message bubble, tap the three dots in the circle (...) where it says More, then hit the trash can