How do I permanently delete old messages from my iPhone 11?

How do I permanently delete old messages





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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 30, 2025 1:19 PM

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Jul 1, 2025 5:06 AM in response to GBurgess1968

Please explain what you actually mean. Do you want to know how to delete a message? On an iPhone, iPad, or Mac?


Delete messages and conversations in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Delete messages and attachments in Messages on iPhone - Apple Support


Delete messages and attachments in Messages on iPad - Apple Support


When you delete a message it is stored in the “recently deleted” folder for thirty days before it is permanently deleted. This is in case you find you want to recover a message that was deleted in error.






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