Can’t delete conversation in messages

Is anyone experiencing a bug in iOS 16.0.2 where you are unable to remove a conversation in the messages app? Removing the conversation immediately puts it back.


Only happens with one user (SMS) — they are not pinned.


The following does NOT work:

  • Swiping left and deleting.
  • Tapping edit > select messages > delete.
  • Pressing and holding conversation > delete.
  • Restarting the phone.
  • Removing and re-adding the Messages app to the Home screen.
  • Toggling airplane mode.
  • Blocking/Unblocking the user (just to cover all bases).
  • Removing the user from contacts/address and adding them back.

Posted on Oct 9, 2022 01:56 PM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2022 05:56 PM

any way to resolve this? I can’t delete a message and it’s bugging me

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Oct 10, 2022 05:18 PM in response to Mikel-MNJ

Hi Mikel-MNJ, We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that you are experiencing issues deleting a conversation in the Messages app.


Thank you for providing us with a clear description of the extensive steps you've taken to troubleshoot the issue.


Do you have a different Apple device that your messages are synced to?

If yes, are you experiencing a similar issue with your other device?


If yes, we recommend that you reach out to us here so we can take a closer look into the issue: Get Support

Take care!

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