Are you tired of scrolling through endless spam and old text messages on your iPhone?
You are not alone! Many of us struggle with inboxes overflowing with unwanted messages.
Well, I have great news for you. I’m here to show you how to quickly clean up your iPhone’s Messages app and keep those pesky spam messages at bay.
Woman deletes text messages in bulk on her iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
How to bulk delete unwanted conversations
Let’s start with mass deletion of those unwanted conversations:
- open your Messages app on your iPhone.
- look for that edit button in the top right corner and tap it.
- Click Select messages
- Now, you can select multiple conversations at once by clicking the round circle along with all those spam threads or old chats that you no longer want.
- Once you’ve made your selections, press that Delete button in the lower right corner.
- You will be asked to confirm your decision by clicking Delete again. Boom, all those spam threads and old chats disappear in seconds.
Steps to mass delete unwanted conversations (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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How to filter spam messages on iPhone
But what if you could keep your Messages app free of spam or unwanted messages? Here’s a neat trick:
- Go to your iPhone Settings and give it a touch.
- Tap Applications
- Then click Messages
- Scroll down to Message Filtering and turn on Filter unknown senders
Steps to filter spam messages on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
This feature automatically categorizes messages from people who are not in your contacts into a separate list, making it easier to manage potential unwanted or unwanted messages. In the Messages app, tap Filters in the upper right corner, and you will see Unknown senders.
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How to set up automatic deletion of old messages
Now, for those who prefer to keep their message history to a minimum, you can also set up automatic deletion of older messages. This feature is useful if you are running out of storage space on your device and sharing a lot of long videos, which can really fill up your storage quickly. Also, some of you may want to do this not only to save space but also to keep your conversations private.
Here’s how to set it up:
- Go to your iPhone Settings and give it a touch.
- Tap Applications
- Scroll down and click Messages
- Scroll down to Message history and tap Keep messages.
- You can choose to automatically delete messages after 30 days either 1 year.
- Just click on any 30 days either 1 year aand touch Delete.
- Then confirm your decision by tapping Delete older messages.
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Steps to configure automatic deletion of old messages (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Be careful with this last option, however, as it will permanently delete older messages. If you need to check old messages frequently, you may want to keep this setting at Always to avoid missing important information.
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Kurt’s Key Takeaways
Cleaning up the Messages app on your iPhone doesn’t have to be a chore. With these simple tips, you’ll not only declutter your inbox but also enjoy a more organized messaging experience. So go ahead and try these methods and get your space back.
Have you discovered any unique features or apps that help you keep your messages organized? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.
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