Samsung Messages - Delete Messages
Here's how to delete text messages from your Samsung Messages app.
- From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
- TapMessages
.
- From the Inbox, tap theMenu icon
(upper-right) then tap
Delete. - Select the message(s).Message is marked for deletion when the icon changes to a checkmark.TapAll(upper-left) to delete all messages.
- Tap theDelete icon
(at the bottom).
- To confirm, tapMove to Trash.If desired, select (check)Also block this numberto reject future messages from the sender.The deleted message(s) is moved to trash and deleted permanently in 30 days or trash can be emptied manually.
For additional info, visit the Samsung Messages support page.
Delete Messages in Trash
- From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
- TapMessages
.
- Tap theMenu icon
(upper-right).
- TapTrash.
- Touch and hold the desired message to delete.
- To select all, tapAll(upper-left).Selected when a checkmark is present.
- TapDelete all
(bottom-right).
- TapDeleteto confirm.
For additional info, visit the Samsung Messages support page.