Automatically deleting your old text message conversations
Deleting old messages is a good way to save storage space. Many devices have the option to delete messages after they are a certain amount of days old. Other devices will limit the number of messages that can be stored on the device.
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From within the Settings app, scroll to and tap Apps.
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Scroll to and tap Messages.
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Scroll to and tap Keep Messages.
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Select your preferred message history duration.
If necessary, tap Delete to remove any messages older than your new selection.
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You've completed the steps!
