iOS 7: Delete individual SMS from the message history
Under iOS 7 you can easily delete individual SMS or iMessages from your iPhone's message history. We'll show you how.
Delete individual SMS from iPhone
Under iOS 7, Apple has hidden the function to delete individual SMS or iMessages from the message history in the context menu:
- Open the messaging app on your iPhone.
- Select the message history with the contact that contains the message you want to delete.
- Tap and hold the desired message until the context menu appears.
- Tap on "More ...".
- A check box now appears in front of the individual messages.
- Place a checkmark in front of every SMS or iMessage that you want to delete.
- Click the small trash can icon at the bottom left to delete the selected messages.
Tip: In this article we will show you how to backup SMS from iPhone.