What is how to unsend messages on iphone?

Unsending Messages on iPhone

The ability to unsend messages on an iPhone depends on a few factors:

  • iMessage vs. SMS: You can only unsend iMessages (messages sent between Apple devices via the internet, shown in blue bubbles). You cannot unsend SMS/MMS messages (traditional text messages sent via your cellular carrier, shown in green bubbles).

  • Operating System: The feature to unsend/edit messages requires both the sender and receiver to be running iOS 16 or later. If the receiver is on an older version of iOS, they will still see the original message.

  • Time Limit: There is a time limit to unsend/edit an iMessage. With iOS 16, you have up to two minutes after sending the message to unsend it.

  • How to Unsend:

    1. Tap and hold on the iMessage you want to unsend.
    2. Select "Undo Send" from the menu that appears.
  • What Happens After Unsending:

    • On your device, the message will disappear.
    • On the recipient's device (if they are on iOS 16 or later), the message will be replaced with a notification that says "[Your Name] unsent a message." If the recipient is on an older iOS version, they will still see the original message.

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