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What do you have to do to get iCloud to reflect deletions? This is SO annoying. I deleted a lot of messages, which were the main consumer of space in iCloud and two weeks later I am still get warnings. Very subtle, Apple, but I am NOT signing up for a subscription for more space.
I have deleted a whole bunch of messages, which accounted for most of my iCloud usage. It doesn't make a difference. The amount shown on iCloud does not reflect the deletions!!! See my original question!
I have deleted a whole bunch of messages, which accounted for most of my iCloud usage. It doesn't make a difference. The amount shown on iCloud does not reflect the deletions!!! See my original question!
Hi SASanderson,
Per the article Delete messages and conversations in Messages on Mac:
"When you delete a message or conversation, it’s moved to the Recently Deleted folder. You can view and recover items in the Recently Deleted folder for up to 30 days. After 30 days, the messages are removed from all your devices. After 40 days, the messages are permanently deleted from iCloud.
on your Mac, choose View > Recently Deleted.Messages that are deleted but still retained in the recently deleted folder would continue to utilize storage. You may try the process from that page to permanently delete these items to recover the space, and if you have further concerns or questions contact Apple via Contact - Official Apple Support.
Regards.
Oh thanks, finally a detailed answer for how the Recently Deleted folder works! Basically you've answered the question why even after 3 weeks, I still see the same amount of storage devoted to messages that I have deleted.
I have already done everything you suggested. Nothing works. I am deleting from iCloud on my Mac, which should be the dominant device. At first I thought it was iCloud not really deleting my old messages, but I have waited for iCloud's period before a full delete and nothing disappears. I hate that the "easy" solution would be to subscribe for a minimal amount of paid storage from Apple, but won't do it because I don't like being coerced.
Permanently remove recently deleted messages and attachments
Deleted messages and attachments remain in the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days, but you can permanently remove them before that.
on your iPhone.
to return to the conversation list.Hi SASanderson,
Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.
With your iCloud storage giving storage warnings, make sure that you are looking at iCloud storage bar and not the iPhone storage.
You can delete message threads from Message app. Restart your iPhone to refresh running processes. Also, make sure that your iPhone is running the latest available software version for your iPhone model to ensure the most recent software fixes.
Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support
Regards.
Hey there SASanderson,
If you are running out of iCloud storage, and do not wish to purchase additional storage, it will be necessary for you to locate the content taking up space in iCloud, then delete it.
Taking another look at Manage your iCloud storage,
"You can free up storage in iCloud by deleting content that you're not using:
If you need more direct assistance locating and removing content you have stored in iCloud, you'll want to contact Apple Support for assistance.
Have a good one!
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iCloud still full after deleting most Messages
