Remove iMessages from iPad, retain on iPhone

how to remove iMessages from my iPad but retain them on my phone?


iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on Dec 8, 2025 6:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2025 11:45 PM

To remove iMessages from your iPad but keep them on your iPhone:

  1. Turn Messages in iCloud OFF on the iPad
  2. Choose Disable & Delete
  3. Turn iMessage OFF if you don’t want new messages
  4. Delete conversations on the iPad (they won’t sync)

Your iPhone retains everything.

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Remove iMessages from iPad, retain on iPhone

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