How to Delete all Text Messages on Android (NEW UPDATE)
Here's a step-by-step guide to deleting all text messages on an Android device:
Method 1: Deleting Individual Messages
1. **Open the Messages App**:
Locate and open your messaging application on your Android device.
2. **Select Messages to Delete**:
Tap and hold on a message to select it.
Continue tapping on additional messages you want to delete.
3. **Delete Selected Messages**:
Once selected, tap the delete option, usually found in the top-right corner (it may look like a trash can icon).
Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Method 2: Deleting Messages via Settings
1. **Open Settings**:
Go to your device’s settings menu.
2. **Find and Select Apps**:
Navigate to "Apps" or "Applications."
3. **Locate the Messages App**:
Find and select your messaging app (e.g., Google Messages).
4. **Clear Storage and Cache**:
Tap on "Storage" and then choose "Clear Storage" or "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache."
Note: This will remove all data for that app, including text messages.
Method 3: Factory Reset (For Large Numbers of Messages)
1. **Backup Your Data**:
Ensure all your important data, like photos and contacts, are backed up.
2. **Open Settings**:
Go to your device’s settings.
3. **Select System and Reset Options**:
Navigate to "System" "Reset" or "Backup & reset."
4. **Perform Factory Reset**:
Choose "Factory data reset" and confirm.
This will erase all data on your device, including text messages.
5. **Set Up Your Device Again**:
After resetting, restore your backed-up data, but avoid syncing your can choose the most suitable method for your needs.