Yes, you can delete messages on Mac but not iPhone. The Messages app on Mac gives you more fine-grained control over message and conversation management than is available on iPhones. On Mac, you can right-click on an entire conversation to delete it, or simply hover over the message and click on the X icon to remove an individual text or iMessage communication.
On iOS, the only message removal option available is swiping across an entire conversation to delete it.
Why do messages take up so much storage on Mac?
Messages on Mac take up so much storage due to the way they are stored on the system. Messages on Mac are stored as a bundle, which means they are compressed into a singular file, including any attachments and images included in the message.
This bundle takes up more storage than if the message was stored as individual pieces. Additionally, depending on how many images, videos, and other media are included in the message, it can also take up more storage space.
Finally, as you and your contacts send more and more messages, the files start to accumulate and take up more and more storage space.
How do I delete messages on my Mac to free up space?
Deleting messages from your Mac can help free up space on your computer’s hard drive. To delete messages on your Mac, you can either delete messages manually or use an automated third-party program.
To manually delete messages on your Mac, you can do the following:
1. Open the Finder app.
2. Select the “Go” menu, and then click the “Go to Folder” option.
3. In the “Go to the Folder” text box, type in “~/Library/Mail” and click the “Go” button.
4. Inside the Mail folder, locate the folder containing the messages you want to delete.
5. Select and delete the desired messages by dragging them to the Trash folder or pressing the Delete key.
Alternatively, you can use an automated third-party program to delete messages from your Mac. Examples of such programs include CleanMyMacX, MacKeeper, and Dr. Cleaner. These programs can help automate the process of deleting messages from your Mac, allowing you to delete them with just a few clicks.
Following the above steps should help you delete messages from your Mac to free up space.
When you delete an iMessage does it delete for the other person?
It depends. When you delete an iMessage, it will be deleted from your device and will no longer be visible to you. However, whether or not it is also deleted from the other person’s device depends on how the other person has their iMessage settings configured.
If their device is set to keep all messages, then the message will remain on their device. If their device is set to delete messages after a certain amount of time, then the message may be deleted from their device.
Additionally, if the other person manually deletes the message from their device, then it will no longer be visible to them either. In short, it is possible, but not guaranteed that the message will be deleted from the other person’s device.
How do I remove iMessage from my Mac?
Removing iMessage from your Mac is a simple process. To get started, open up your System Preferences app on your Mac and select Messages. Once the Messages settings are open, you can uncheck the box beside the Enable this account option.
This will disable iMessage from your Mac. If you want to make sure iMessage is completely removed from your Mac, you can select the Advanced tab and then click the Sign out button. All of your iMessage settings and conversations will be removed from your Mac, along with the iMessage app itself.
Alternatively, you can drag the iMessage app from the Applications folder of your Mac to the Trash bin. This will remove the iMessage app from your Mac, along with all of its related settings and conversations.
How do I delete all my iMessages at once?
While it is not possible to delete all of your iMessages at once, you can delete any conversation at once by following these steps:
1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Swipe left on any conversation and tap the red “Delete” button that appears.
3. Repeat the process for each conversation you’d like to delete.
Alternatively, you can go to Settings > Messages > Keep Messages, and toggle the switch to “30 Days” (which sets your messages to delete after 30 days). This will automatically delete all messages older than 30 days.
If you’d like to delete all messages immediately, you can also go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This will erase all of your settings, including messages. Note that this will also wipe out any other settings you have changed on your device, so it’s best to be careful and only do this if you are sure you do not need any of those settings.
Will deleting Messages from Mac delete from Iphone?
No. Deleting a message from an iPhone or iPad will not delete it from a Mac device. Messages are stored independently on each device, so if a message is deleted from one device it will stay on any other devices it was sent or received from.
However, if an iCloud account is used, messages can be set up to sync across devices to create a common message list. In that case, deleting a message from one device will delete it from all other devices connected to that iCloud account as well.
How do I disconnect my phone from my Mac?
The process for disconnecting your phone from your Mac varies depending on whether you are using an Android or an iPhone.
For Android phones:
1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
2. Select “Connected Devices” or “Bluetooth”.
3. If you do not see “Connected Devices” or “Bluetooth”, you may need to select “More Settings” to access it.
4. Locate the device you wish to remove, and tap on the “Disconnect” or “Forget” button.
For iPhones:
1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Select “Bluetooth”.
3. Tap the “i” icon next to the device you wish to remove.
4. Tap the “Forget this Device” button.
Once you’ve completed the steps outlined above, your device should be disconnected from your Mac.
If you still see your device in the list of connected devices, try restarting your phone and Mac, and then running through the steps above again.