Deleting messages from icloud

Hello, If messages are set to keep forever, can I still delete them manually and will they be deleted from icloud?

Many thanks 🙏

iPhone 4s, iOS 9

Posted on Nov 2, 2022 12:38 PM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2022 12:42 PM

Yes. Also see information in Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support including the following:

If you use Messages in iCloud and delete a message, photo, or conversation on one device, it’s removed from all of your devices.


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Nov 2, 2022 12:42 PM in response to 5n0ut

Yes. Also see information in Delete and recover messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support including the following:

If you use Messages in iCloud and delete a message, photo, or conversation on one device, it’s removed from all of your devices.


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