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Deleting text messages

If I delete a text message from my iPhone that I sent, does it get deleted in the other person’s phone?

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JudyS · 51-55, F

no, it does not...

Miklee02 · 51-55, F

I do not believe so

GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M

Sorry no. It’s like a spoken word. It can’t be called back

pentacorn · F

no. wouldn't that be nice, tho

TexChik · F

Nope . You can only send data or pix, you can’t control the memory of a recipient’s device…but wouldn’t that be fun?

TAReturns · M

Sadly no
They still have it

Livingwell · 61-69, M

There is a new unsend feature on iPhone. If you unsend, it gets deleted on the other end. You then delete from your side.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

@Livingwell That's not what people usually mean by sending a text. A text, SMS standing for Short Message Service, is a network service independent of the device type. The feature you have in mind only works when both parties ares using and Apple app on an IPhone.

I'm not sure which @Jenny1234 meant.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@Livingwell @ninalanyon Yup. Unsend only works with iMessage, not with text (SMS or MMS).

But even with iMessage the unsent message still exists on the servers in between.

SW-User

rad34556 · 41-45, M

so what do you think of jason momoa & would you do him

rad34556 · 41-45, M

@Jenny1234so what do you think of shemar moore & would you do him

Ontheroad · M

Nope, but one can wish it were so.

Northwest · M

Amish · 22-25, M

I think you can get it deleted (watsapp text) if you are deleting it immediately, provided the other person has not yet opened it. Otherwise no.

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

No.

TheDisciplinarian · 61-69, M

It wont

However.. you can so arrange to be able to in future texts
By using a proper app..that offers that and other features

TrashCat · M

No...
Once it's sent its out of your control. Unless you use something like Google messaging and there you can erase messages

Orca4950 · 70-79, M

On What's App you're settings con delete messages and pics you sent

Spoiledbrat · F

I think it does on the messenger app but I doubt it does on most.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

Nope. And not on the servers in between either.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

No. At least not if it is an SMS text.

ExperienceDLT · M

Nope once its sent its sent

SW-User

No, it doesn't

Musicman · 61-69, M

No it does not.

littlepuppywantanewlife · 31-35, M

iwishuwerehere · 61-69, M

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

On WhatsApp you have an option to delete for everyone, but have no idea with Apple's own stuff.

travelguy01 · 41-45, M

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

Nope

Hanginginthere · 31-35, M

If it doesn’t get off the other persons phone what’s the point of doing that

NativePortlander1970 ·

Drunk texting?

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NativePortlander1970 ·

@Jenny1234 I can't drink either, with the combination of a leaking heart valve and on a blood thinner to prevent future blood clots, a sip of the stuff gives me instant migraines.

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