Is it possible to delete an unread text that I sent on iMessage?

I sent a text that I want to delete now



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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 6, 2025 9:48 AM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2025 9:58 AM

Hello!


Only if it was sent with iMessage. If the message is blue, you can un-send it. Long hold the message, and tap “Undo Send.”


Note: You only have two minutes to un-send a message, and you have 15 minutes to edit it, which can be done up to 5 times. If the Undo Send option is gone, edit the message and just put a “.” so there is some text, but your original message is gone.


See: Unsend and edit messages on iPhone - Apple Support


Have a great day!


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Apr 6, 2025 9:58 AM in response to Sallytomas

Hello!


Only if it was sent with iMessage. If the message is blue, you can un-send it. Long hold the message, and tap “Undo Send.”


Note: You only have two minutes to un-send a message, and you have 15 minutes to edit it, which can be done up to 5 times. If the Undo Send option is gone, edit the message and just put a “.” so there is some text, but your original message is gone.


See: Unsend and edit messages on iPhone - Apple Support


Have a great day!


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