How to Delete Multiple Threads in Android

Android-based phones use the SMS text messaging service.

Android-based smartphones store the text messages that you send and receive in threads. Each thread contains all of the messages that you've sent and received to and from a certain phone number. Over time, your Android can fill up with old message threads. De-clutter your Android's Messaging section by selectively deleting multiple text message threads from the smartphone.

Instructions

1. Tap the "Messages" icon on your Android's home screen. Press the "Menu" button.

2. Tap "Delete." Your Android opens a list of the message threads present on your phone.

3. Tap the "X" icon next to each thread you want to delete. When you mark a thread for deletion, the "X" turns red.

4. Tap "Delete" when you're finishing marking the threads. Your Android deletes the specified threads from your phone's memory.

Tips & Warnings

• Once you delete a thread, you cannot restore it.

References

• Google: Android 2.3 User's Guide (PDF)