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I have deleted iPad account and all remaining apps. The iMessage app will not delete and shows messages. How do I delete messages on iPad without deleting from other devices?

Posted on Dec 17, 2021 11:22 AM

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ChrisJ4203

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Posted on Dec 17, 2021 11:28 AM

What exactly are you trying to do? You came to the forum from a support article about wiping your iPad before selling or giving away. If that is what you are trying to do, removing apps is not necessary. You follow the steps in the support document and that will wipe the device and remove it from your account to remove the Activation Lock.

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