How to Delete All Message Attachments from Your iPhone

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Are you looking for an easy way to delete all message attachments on your iPhone? If so, then this blog post is for you! In this article, we’ll go over the steps necssary to delete all message attachments from your iPhone. We’ll also discuss why it’s important to do this and how it can benefit you.

First of all, why should you delete all message attachments from your iPhone? The answer is simple: clutter. Even thouh most messages are small in size, they can quickly add up and take up a lot of space on your device if they aren’t deleted regularly. This can lead to slower performance and even crashes if too many files are stored in the Messages folder. By deleting all the attachments from your Messages folder, you can free up valuable space and ensure that your device runs as smoothly as possible.

Now that we’ve discussed why it’s important to delete message attachments, let’s get into how to do it. Deleting message attachments on iPhone is actually quie simple and straightforward. All you need to do is follow these steps:

1. Tap the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Select General, then iPhone Storage.
3. Select Review Large Attachments under the Recommendations section.
4. Tap Edit and select the attachments that you want to delete and tap on the trash icon in the top right corner.
5. Go to Settings> iPhone Storage > Messages and tap Review Large Attachments again
6 Finally, select Edit and tap on each one you want to delete, then select the trash can icon on the top right to get rid of them permanently!

And there you have it! By following these simple steps, you can easily clear out any unnecessary messages attachments from your Messages folder and free up valuable storage space on your iPhone device!

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Deleting Multiple Attachments on an iPhone

To mass delete attachments on your iPhone, first open the Messages app and start a conversation with the contact whoe attachments you want to delete. Scroll down and tap See All next to Photos or Documents. For pictures, select All, Photos, or Screenshots at the top and then tap Select. For documents, just tap Select. Then choose each of the attachments you wish to delete; this will put a checkmark on them. Once you have selected all of the desired attachments, tap the trash can icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen to delete them.

Deleting Attachments From iPhone Messages Quickly

The fastest way to delete attachments on iPhone Messages is to use the “Review Large Attachments” feature. To do this, open the Settings app, select General and then iPhone Storage. Under the Recommendations section, tap Review Large Attachments. This will show you all of the large attachments stored on your device, allowing you to quickly delete them by tapping Edit and then selecting the attachments that you want to delete. Finally, tap on the trash icon in the top right corner to delete any selected attachments.

Deleting Multiple Attachments in Messages

To delete multiple attachments in Messages, follow these steps:
1. Go to Settings > iPhone Storage > Messages.
2. Tap Review Large Attachments to view files larger than 4MB.
3. Select Edit and tap on each attachment you want to delete.
4. Once you’ve selected all the attachments you wish to delete, select the trash can icon at the top rght of your screen to delete them all at once.

Deleting All Chat Attachments

To delete all of your chat attachments at once, start by opening the Messages app on your device. Once you’re in the app, tap the conversation thread that contains the attachments you want to delete. Then, tap and hold on one of the images or videos you want to delete until a menu appears. Select “More” from the menu and then select all of the attachments you want to delete by tapping them one by one. Once you have all of your desired attachments selected, tap “Delete” at the bottom riht corner and confirm when prompted. This will remove all of your selected attachments from this conversation thread.

Managing Attachments on an iPhone

The first step to manage attachments on your iPhone is to open the Messages app. Once you have opened the Messages app, tap on a conversation that you want to manage attachments for. Scroll down until you find Photos, Links, Locations, Documents, and any other attachment category that shows up. Tap See All and then tap Select. This will allow you to select the attachments that you want to manage. Once you have selected the attachments that you want to delete, simply tap Delete and they will be removed from the conversation.

Deleting iMessage Attachments Quickly

The fastest way to delete iMessage attachments is to open the Messages app, select the thread with the attachment(s) you want to delete, tap Select in the top-right corner of the screen, then tap each of the files you want to delete. Once you have made your selections, tap Delete in the bottom-right corner of the screen and confirm that you want to delete your selected attachments.

Where Are iPhone iMessage Attachments Stored?

Imessage attachments are stored in the Files app on your iPhone. To access them, open the Files app, then tap on the Browse tab at the bottom of the screen. From there you will be able to view all of your Imessage attachments stored on your device. Additionally, you can also access them through the Photos app if they are photos or videos.

Deleting Multiple Pictures From a Text Message on an iPhone

To delete multiple photos from a text message on your iPhone, firt launch the Messages app. Then go to any conversation with multiple media. Long-press a picture/video and a pop-up menu will appear. Tap ‘More’ and then tap the blue checkmark next to the selected photo. Scroll and tap all the other multimedia files you want to delete, then tap ‘Delete’ when you are done selecting them. Finally, confirm that you want to delete the photos by tapping ‘Delete Message’. Your selected photos will now be deleted from your text message conversation.

Deleting All Stickers and GIFs on an iPhone

To delete all stickers and GIFs on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > iPhone (iPad) Storage. Scroll down and find the Messages app, then tap it. You will see multiple categories listed, including ‘Photos’, ‘Videos’, ‘GIFs and Stickers’, and ‘Other’. Tap the ‘GIFs and Stickers’ category to view all of your stored GIFs and stickers. Select the ones you want to delete by tapping on each one, or select them all at once by tapping the select all icon in the top rght corner. Finally, tap the trash can icon in the bottom left corner to delete them.

Deleting All Photos From Messages on iPhone

To delete all Photos from Messages on your iPhone, begin by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Messages. On the Messages screen, tap on the Photos option. You’ll see a list of all the photos stored in your Messages app. Select the photos you want to delete and tap on the Trash Can icon. This will delete all selected photos from Messages on your iPhone.

Does Conversation Clean Up Delete Attachments?

No, the Conversation Clean-up tool does not delete attachments. It only deletes past emails, leaving you with the last one which has the full thread of conversation. However, all attachments contained in those emails will still be accessible when you open the remaining email that remains aftr clean up.

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Source: support.apple.com

Does Deleting Attachments on iPhone Affect Photos?

No, deleting attachments on your iPhone does not delete the photos asociated with them. Even if you delete an attachment in iMessage, the photo will remain saved in your Photos app. The only way to delete a photo from your device is to delete it directly from the Photos app.

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Sanjeev Singh

Sanjeev is the tech editor at DeviceMAG. He has a keen interest in all things technology, and loves to write about the latest developments in the industry. He has a passion for quality-focused journalism and believes in using technology to make people's lives better. He has worked in the tech industry for over 15 years, and has written for some of the biggest tech blogs in the world. Sanjeev is also an avid photographer and loves spending time with his family.