How to Unsend an iMessage

Gabriel Ojeh -

Have you ever sent a message and immediately wished you could take it back?

We've all been there! If you use iMessage on your Apple device, you're in luck. Imagine being able to 'Unsend' a message, just like a redo button for texting.

In this guide, we'll show you how to do just that. Whether you accidentally messaged the wrong person, said something you regret, or even if your phone tried to 'help' you by changing your words, we've got your back.

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  1. Long press the text bubble that contains the message you want to Unsend.
  2. Keep holding until a menu appears with various options.
  3. From the menu, select the Undo Send option. Remember that this option is available for up to two minutes after you've sent the message.
  1. Once successful, the message will vanish, and you'll receive confirmation that it has been successfully removed.
  2. You can edit a sent message by long-pressing the text bubble, selecting Edit, making your changes within a 15-minute timeframe, and then tapping the checkmark to update the message.

Conclusion

Unsending iMessages is like having a safety net in the world of texting blunders. Whether you catch a mistake right away or take a bit more time to tweak things. With this feature, you can rest assured and have a smooth conversation without worry. It's all about making sure your messages come across just the way you want them to.

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