Have you ever sent a message on your iPhone and immediately regretted it? Maybe you made a typo, sent it to the wrong person, or simply said something you shouldn’t have.
Well, the good news is that you can actually unsend a message on your iPhone and save yourself from potential embarrassment or misunderstandings. In this article, we will guide you through the process of unsending a message on your iPhone using different methods.
Method 1: Using the Messages App
If you’ve just sent a message and want to unsend it, there’s a quick and easy way to do so within the Messages app:
- Step 1: Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Step 2: Find the message you want to unsend and press down on it.
- Step 3: A menu will appear with several options. Tap on “More..“.
- Step 4: The selected message will now have a blue checkmark next to it.
Tap on any additional messages you want to unsend.
- Step 5: At the bottom of the screen, tap on the trash can icon.
- Step 6: A confirmation pop-up will appear asking if you want to delete the selected messages. Tap “Delete Message” to confirm.
Congratulations! You have successfully unsent your message using the Messages app.
Method 2: Using iMessage’s “Recall” Feature
If both you and the recipient are using iMessage, you can take advantage of the “Recall” feature to unsend a message:
- Step 1: Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Step 2: Find the message you want to unsend and tap and hold on it.
- Step 3: A menu will appear. Tap “More.
- Step 4: Select the message(s) you want to recall by tapping on the circle next to each one.
- Step 5: At the bottom of the screen, tap on the “Recall” button.
Note that this method only works if both you and the recipient are using iMessage, and if the recipient hasn’t already read the message. If successful, the message will be deleted from both your device and the recipient’s device, as if it was never sent.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party App
If you want more control over unsending messages or if you’re not using iMessage, there are third-party apps available that offer this feature. One popular app is “Telegram“. Here’s how to unsend a message using Telegram:
- Step 1: Download and install Telegram from the App Store.
- Step 2: Open Telegram and sign up for an account (if you don’t have one already).
- Step 3: Start a conversation with the person you want to send a message to.
- Step 4: Type your message and send it.
- Step 5: To unsend a message, tap and hold on it, then select “Delete“.
Telegram allows you to delete messages for both you and the recipient, even after they have been read. Keep in mind that both you and the recipient need to be using Telegram for this feature to work.
In Conclusion
Sending a message by mistake or in haste can happen to anyone. Fortunately, with the methods described above, you can quickly unsend a message on your iPhone. Whether you use the built-in Messages app or opt for a third-party app like Telegram, take advantage of these features to save yourself from any potential messaging mishaps!