iMessage archiving

Can you no longer archive iMessages on iPad or iPhone? Only options I get swiping left is to mark as unread and delete if swiping right. Tried clicking on message and no option to archive there either; just pin or hide alerts 🥴. I’m sure this used to be a feature

iPad, 9

Posted on Jun 9, 2023 02:47 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2023 07:47 AM


Hi Maxwellplum,


You can save an audio message that you receive in Messages, but there has never been an archive feature in the Messages app on an iPhone.



Unless you have chosen to sync your Messages with iCloud, you Messages history will be stored in your backup if you need to preserve them.


Kindest Regards.


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Jun 13, 2023 07:47 AM in response to Maxwellplum


Hi Maxwellplum,


You can save an audio message that you receive in Messages, but there has never been an archive feature in the Messages app on an iPhone.



Unless you have chosen to sync your Messages with iCloud, you Messages history will be stored in your backup if you need to preserve them.


Kindest Regards.


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