iPhone SE (1st generation)Saving storage by auto deleting old conversations

Deleting old messages is a good way to save storage space. Many devices have the option to delete messages after they are a certain amount of days old. Other devices will limit the number of messages that can be stored on the device.

Deleting old messages is a good way to save storage space. Many devices have the option to delete messages after they are a certain amount of days old. Other devices will limit the number of messages that can be stored on the device.

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Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, tap Settings.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. 2 - Scroll to Messages.
  3. 3 - Tap Messages.
  4. 4 - Scroll to Keep Messages.
  5. 5 - Tap Keep Messages
  6. 6 - Select your preferred message history duration.
    • Note: If necessary, tap Delete to remove any messages older than your new selection.
  7. 7 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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