Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Open the text message application by clicking on the "Messages" icon. This will bring up a list of all conversations, arranged by date. The recipient with whom you have texted most recently will be at the top of the list.
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Step 2
Click on "Edit" at the top left-hand corner of the screen to delete an entire conversation. Click on the recipient's name and then select "Delete" to the right of the name.
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Step 3
Click "Done" to return to the Messages main menu.
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Step 4
Click on a recipient's name to view all individual text messages sent and received between you and that recipient. Click "Edit" at the top right-hand corner of the screen to delete specific messages without deleting the entire conversation.
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Step 5
Click on the circle to the left of each individual message that you would like to delete. When selected properly, the circle will display a red checkmark. Click on the red "Delete" button at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen to permanently delete these messages.
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Step 6
Return to the Messages main menu and repeat this process for all conversations or individual text messages you wish to delete.
