How to bulk delete spam and old text messages on iPhone

Tired of endlessly scrolling through spam and old text messages on your iPhone?

you are not alone! Many of us suffer from cluttered inboxes full of unnecessary messages.

Well, we have great news. Here's how to quickly clean up your iPhone's Messages app and keep those annoying spam texts at bay.

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How to delete unnecessary conversations in bulk

First, let's delete unnecessary conversations all at once.

• your message App on iPhone.
• look for it edit button Tap in the top right corner.
• click Message selection
• You can now select multiple conversations at once by clicking . round circle It's next to spam threads and old chats you no longer need.
• Once you have made your selection, press it erase Click the button in the lower right corner.
• You will be asked to confirm your decision by clicking erase Also. All spam threads and old chats disappear in seconds.

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How to filter spam messages on iPhone

But what if you could prevent spam and unwanted messages from entering your Messages app? Here's a nifty trick:

• Visit your iPhone setting Then tap it.
• tap app
• then click message
• Scroll down to Message Filtering and toggle it on. Filter unknown senders

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This feature automatically sorts messages from people who are not in your contacts into a separate list, making it easier to manage potential spam and unwanted messages. In the Messages app, tap filter It says in the top right corner unknown sender.

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How to set up automatic deletion of old messages

If you want to keep your message history to a minimum, you can also set up automatic deletion of old messages. This feature is useful if your device is low on storage and sharing lots of long videos can fill up your storage quickly. Additionally, some people may want to do this not only to save space, but also to keep their conversations private.

Here's how to set it up:

• Visit your iPhone setting Then tap it.
• tap app
• Scroll down and click message
• Scroll down to Message History and tap . Save your message.
• You can choose whether to automatically delete messages. 30 days or 1 year.
• Please click on one 30 days or 1 yearsecond tap erase.
• Then tap to confirm your decision Delete old messages.

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However, be careful as this last option permanently deletes old messages. If you frequently need to refer to old messages, use this setting to avoid losing important information.[永久]You can leave it as is.

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Cart important points

Cleaning up your iPhone's Messages app doesn't have to be a tedious task. With these simple tips, you can not only declutter your inbox but also enjoy a more organized messaging experience. Now try these methods to get your space back.

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