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iCloud is a storage and synchronization service provided by Apple, which allows users to store their data, including messages, on remote servers. However, there may be times when you want to remove messages from iCloud to free up storage space or for privacy reasons. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove messages from iCloud.
Step 1: Access your iCloud account
The first step is to access your iCloud account. You can do this by opening the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tapping on your name at the top of the screen. From there, select “iCloud” and enter your Apple ID and password to sign in.
Step 2: Open Messages settings
Once you are signed in to your iCloud account, scroll down the list of apps that are using iCloud and locate “Messages”. Tap on it to open the Messages settings.
Step 3: Disable Messages in iCloud
In the Messages settings, you will find a toggle switch next to “Messages in iCloud”. This feature allows your messages to be stored and synced across all of your Apple devices. To remove messages from iCloud, simply toggle the switch to the off position. A pop-up message will appear asking if you want to disable or delete your messages from iCloud. Tap on “Disable & Delete” to confirm.
Step 4: Wait for messages to be removed
After disabling Messages in iCloud, you will need to wait for a few minutes for the messages to be removed from iCloud. The time required may vary depending on the number of messages you have stored. It is important to note that this action only removes messages from iCloud and not from your device.
Step 5: Delete messages from your device
To completely remove the messages from your device, you will need to delete them manually. Open the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad and locate the conversation or individual message that you want to delete. Swipe left on the conversation or message and tap on the “Delete” button. Repeat this process for all the messages you want to remove.
Step 6: Clear deleted messages
Deleted messages are stored in a separate folder on your device called “Recently Deleted”. To completely clear these deleted messages and free up storage space on your device, you need to open the “Recently Deleted” folder within the Messages app. Once inside, tap on “Edit” in the top right corner, then select “Delete All” to permanently remove all deleted messages.
Step 7: Optimize storage
To further optimize storage space on your device, you can enable the “Optimize Storage” feature. This feature automatically removes older messages and attachments from your device and keeps them in iCloud. To enable this feature, go to Settings > Messages > Keep Messages and choose “30 Days” or “1 Year” instead of “Forever”.
By following these seven steps, you can successfully remove messages from iCloud and free up storage space on both your iCloud account and your device. It is essential to remember that once you disable Messages in iCloud, any new messages you receive will only be stored locally on your device. So, it is advisable to back up your messages regularly to avoid any data loss.
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