How to Hide/Show Recently Deleted Messages on iPhone
In today’s digital age, privacy and security are of paramount importance. One aspect of privacy that iPhone users often concern about is the visibility of recently deleted messages. Whether you want to keep your deleted messages hidden or make them visible again, this article will guide you through the process of how to hide and show recently deleted messages on your iPhone.
Step 1: Access the Recently Deleted Folder
The first step to hide or show recently deleted messages on your iPhone is to access the “Recently Deleted” folder. This folder is where all the deleted messages are stored for a period of time before they are permanently deleted. To access this folder, follow these steps:
1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Edit” button located in the upper-left corner of the screen.
3. Select “Select All” to choose all the messages in the “Recently Deleted” folder, or choose specific messages by tapping on them individually.
4. Tap on the “Delete” button to remove the selected messages from the folder.
Step 2: Hide Recently Deleted Messages
To hide the recently deleted messages, you can simply remove them from the “Recently Deleted” folder. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Messages app and go to the “Recently Deleted” folder.
2. Tap on the “Edit” button again.
3. Select all the messages you want to hide by tapping on them.
4. Tap on the “Delete” button to remove the selected messages from the folder.
Once the messages are deleted, they will no longer be visible in the “Recently Deleted” folder.
Step 3: Show Recently Deleted Messages
If you want to make the recently deleted messages visible again, you can restore them from the “Recently Deleted” folder. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Messages app and go to the “Recently Deleted” folder.
2. Tap on the “Edit” button.
3. Select the messages you want to restore by tapping on them.
4. Tap on the “Move” button, then choose the conversation or folder where you want to move the messages.
5. Tap on “Move at the bottom of the screen.
The selected messages will be restored to their original location in the Messages app.
Step 4: Customize the Recently Deleted Settings
If you want to customize how long the deleted messages are stored in the “Recently Deleted” folder, you can adjust the settings. Here’s how to do it:
1. Go to “Settings” on your iPhone.
2. Tap on “Messages.”
3. Scroll down and tap on “Keep Messages.”
4. Choose the desired period for storing deleted messages, such as 30 days, 1 year, or forever.
By following these steps, you can easily hide and show recently deleted messages on your iPhone. Always remember to keep your privacy in mind and manage your deleted messages accordingly.
