If your Android messaging app is full of ancient texts, you are not alone.
Many people find their message inboxes full of conversations that are no longer relevant.
Luckily, there are some quick and easy steps you can take to clear everything out and keep your messages clutter-free. (iPhone users, follow these tips.)
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A man is texting on his Android. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
Delete messages in bulk on Android
Follow these steps to easily delete messages in bulk on your Android device:
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SThe settings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- Open your To inform app on your Android device.
- Navigate to the conversation you want to delete and keep it pressed until it is selected. You will see a small check mark in a blue bubble, indicating that it is selected.
- Now you can tap it other message threads to select multiple conversations at once. This is a great way to delete multiple chats at once.
- Once you’ve selected all the threads you want to delete, search for it trash icon, is usually located at the top of the screen and tap it.
- Then confirm by clicking “Move to Trash.” This will delete all those selected messages in one quick action.
Steps to bulk delete messages on Android. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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How to prevent future mess in the messaging app on your Android
To prevent messages from piling up again in the messaging app on your Android, follow these steps:
SThe settings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- Go back to your Messaging app.
- Tap the three small dots in the top right corner.
- This will open you up Institutions, and tap it.
- Scroll down until you see “More settings,” and tap that.
- Then search “Delete old messages.” Enable this option and your phone will automatically erase older messages for you.
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Steps to delete old messages automatically on Android. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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Important note: Be careful with this setting. It will permanently delete older messages once you reach 1,000 text messages, 100 multimedia messages, or 5,000 chats. If you often need to refer to old messages, consider leaving this setting off to avoid losing important information.
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Cleaning up your messaging app can significantly improve your messaging experience. By following these simple steps for bulk deleting and turning on auto-delete, you can maintain an organized inbox without the hassle of manually cleaning out every few weeks. Remember to check your settings regularly and adjust them based on your messaging habits.
What is your biggest challenge in maintaining an organized inbox? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact
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