How To Delete Text Messages On An iPhone?

Open the Messages app

Find the conversation containing the text messages

Tap and hold the message you want to delete

Tap More

Select the message or messages you want to delete

Tap the trash icon

Tap Delete Message

To delete an entire conversation, swipe left on the conversation

Tap Delete

Confirm by tapping Delete again

To delete multiple conversations, tap Edit in Messages

Tap Select Messages

Select the conversations you want to delete

Tap Delete

Confirm by tapping Delete

To set messages to delete automatically, go to Settings

Tap Messages

Tap Keep Messages

Choose 30 Days or 1 Year