Yes, you can delete an iPhone message before its read. You can do this by using the “Delete” option in Apple’s Messages app. To do so, open the Messages app and tap on the conversation thread containing the message you want to delete.
Then, tap and hold on the message you want to delete, and tap on the “More” option. Then, tap the red circle next to the message you want to delete and tap on the “Delete” button. This will delete the message from the conversation thread, so the other person won’t be able to read it.
Does deleting a text message delete it for the other person?
No, deleting a text message only removes the message from your device. It does not delete it for the other person. Even if you have deleted the message off your device, the other person involved in the conversation will still be able to see it unless they have also deleted it on their device.
But not all platforms have this feature.
How do you delete texts on both sides?
Deleting texts on both sides depends on which type of device you are using.
If you are using an iPhone, you can hold down the message and select “Delete,” which will delete the message from both sender and receiver. You can also open the message, then hit the “Edit” button at the top from the conversation list.
After selecting the messages you want to delete, hit the delete button that appears at the bottom left of your screen.
If you are using an Android phone, you will want to open the conversation list, then press and hold on the message that you want to delete. Select “Delete” from the menu that appears, and this will remove the message from both sender and receiver.
On some Android phones, you may also be able to swipe the message to the left within the conversation list, which will give you an option to delete the message.
How do I delete an unopened text message?
If you have received a text message on your phone, but you have not yet opened it, you can easily delete it. Depending on the type of phone you have, the exact steps may vary, but the basic process is usually very straightforward.
For most iPhones and Android devices, deleting an unopened text message can be done by opening the Messages app, and then tapping on the conversation thread that contains the unopened message. Once the conversation thread is selected, you can either swipe left on the message itself to reveal a “trash can” icon, or press and hold to select it, then tap the “trash can” icon to permanently delete it.
If you have a Windows phone, you will first need to go to the messaging app, then select the conversation thread containing the unopened message, and then press and hold the message itself to select it.
This should bring up a menu allowing you to delete the message.
Alternatively, if you don’t want to actually delete the message, but just mark it as “read” without actually opening it, you can do this simply by selecting the text without actually opening it and swiping the message to the other side.
This should mark the text as “read” without actually opening it.
Overall, deleting unopened text messages is a very straightforward process, no matter what type of phone you have. By following the instructions in this guide, you should quickly be able to delete any unopened text messages you have received.
When you delete a message on your iPhone can the other person still see it?
If the other person has already seen the message before it was deleted, then they would still be able to see it. However, if they hadn’t seen the message yet, then they won’t be able to view it. Even after it’s been deleted.
Once you delete a message on your iPhone, it will be gone permanently both for you and the other person. The only way that the other person would be able to see what the message said is if they had taken a screenshot of it before you deleted it.
Why can t I unsend a message on iPhone?
Unfortunately, you cannot unsend a message on iPhone. This is because the Messages app on iPhone is designed to mimic the way that texting works without the ability to unsend. Unlike other chat and messaging apps, Messages maintains the same experience and features you would expect of a traditional SMS or MMS message, including the inability to unsend messages.
However, you can delete a message, but this will only delete the message on your device. The recipient will still be able to see the message. Additionally, there are some third-party messaging apps that offer the ability to unsend messages after they were sent, so you might want to look into them if you need to unsend a message in the future.
Can I delete a text message I sent to someone?
Yes, you can delete a text message that you sent to someone. Most mobile phones and messaging services have the ability to delete text messages that you already sent. Each phone or messaging service may have a slightly different process for deleting sent text messages.
Generally, if you go to your ‘sent’ folder or tab, you should be able to long-tap or long-press the text message which will bring up a menu with a delete option. You can then choose to delete the sent text message from your device.
Additionally, if you have sent the text message to more than one person, it will still show up in the recipients folder or tab even if you delete it from your device. Therefore, it is best to think twice before you send a text message, especially if it contains objectionable content.
