How To Edit And Unsend Messages On Iphone

Before you can edit or undo a message on iPhone

Don’t get too excited just yet; there are some limitations we should take note of:

iOS 16 or later – Only iOS 16 or later users can edit and undo messages. As for the recipients running iOS 15, The edited message will be updated but with an ‘edited to‘ tag. Undo will not work as planned, and the message will not be deleted. Only iMessage – You can’t edit or undo text messages; it’s iMessage-exclusive.

How to edit messages on iPhone

Editing limit – You can make up to 5 edits to a message within 2 minutes after sending them. After editing the message, you will see a small edited tag below the message, which will also be visible to the recipient. And here’s come the real fun.

How to see iMessage edit history

Oh yes, you and the recipient can check the edit history of every edited message. Plus, the process is pretty simple, tap the edited tag below the message you had made changes to, and you will see the edit history above it.

How to undo sent iMessages on iPhone

Undo limit – You can only undo a message within 10 seconds after sending it. Also, there might be a chance for them to see the message from notifications before you delete them. As soon as you tap it, the particular message will burst with a little animation and will disappear. That’s it! With the edit and undo message features, you can prevent typos or messages sent mistakenly. But when you delete or edit a message, iMessage still lets users view them. So, what are your thoughts about it? Let me know in the comments. More iMessage tips and tricks for you:

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