Unfortunately, the official answer to this question is ‘no’. iPhone messages are not able to be unsent; once a text or other message has been sent, it can not be unsent. However, there are a few workarounds you can use to try and remove the message from view.
If the intended recipient hasn’t opened the message yet, you can ask them not to look at it. You can also delete the message from the conversation thread by swiping it to the left and pressing “Delete”.
Additionally, you might be able to block the text message. If you are a parent, you can enable Parental Controls, which are available on the newest versions of Apple software systems, to block unwanted messages and content.
How to turn on unsend Messages on iPhone?
To turn on unsend messages on an iPhone, you need to first make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS installed. To do this, go to the Settings app on your device, then tap General, and then tap Software Update.
If there are any available updates, install them and then restart your device. Once your device is up to date, open the Messages app, tap the conversation for which you want to enable unsend messages, then tap the ‘i’ (Information) icon in the top-right corner.
From here, you should see an option labelled ‘Unsend Messages’. Toggle this option on to turn on unsend messages.
Once unsend messages is enabled, you will need to use the long press gesture to select and delete a message. This will remove the message from all Apple devices it was sent to and allow you to delete the message up to an hour after it has been sent.
Please note that this will only work if the recipient has not already seen the message.
When you delete an iMessage can the other person still see it?
No, when you delete an iMessage, the other person will no longer be able to see it. Furthermore, they’ll be unable to recover the deleted iMessage from Apple’s servers. When an iMessage is deleted, it will immediately be removed from the sender’s and the receiver’s device.
If there are any back-ups of the device, the deleted message will no longer be included in the back-up. However, it is important to note that deleted messages may still be visible in iCloud if it has been previously synced.
In order to avoid anyone accessing or recovering deleted messages, it is best to make sure that you have turned off the iCloud back-up feature on your device.
Can I recall a text message already sent?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to recall a text message that has already been sent. However, there may be other ways to address the situation if it is causing disruption or other issues. For example, if you sent a text message to the wrong person or number, contact that individual directly and explain the situation to them.
If the recipient of the text message is causing disruption or harassment, contact the police and inform them of the situation. In addition, sending a follow-up message to the intended recipient can be a helpful way to explain the mistake, or clarify any possible confusion from the misdirected text message.
Can I delete a text I sent to the wrong person?
Yes, you can delete a text you sent to the wrong person, but it depends on the platform that you have sent it through. For example, if you sent it through iMessage and the person you sent it to has an iPhone, then you can delete it after the message has been sent as long as the person has not yet read it.
If they have already read it, then you will not be able to delete it. However, if you sent the message through SMS, then you will not be able to delete it, as text messages are not stored on a server like iMessage.
The only way to delete the message in this case is to ask the person you sent it to not to read it.
Does iMessage notify if you Unsend message?
No, iMessage does not notify when you unsend a message. Unsending a message is a process of deleting a message from a conversation that was already sent. When you unsend a message in iMessage, it will not alert the other person that the message was removed from the conversation.
However, keep in mind that if the other person already read the message before you unsend it, they may still have access to a copy of the message and may be able to retrieve it.
It is also important to note that sent messages may still remain in the recipient’s iCloud backup. Therefore, it is recommended to use caution when using the Unsend feature in iMessage to ensure that the other person won’t be able to access it.
