How to Automatically Delete Messages on the iOS 8

When it comes to text messages, they’re almost always a private manner.  Whether friends, family, or fightin’ words with foes, our inboxes often get flooded so much so that we have to do some spring cleaning from time to time.

I know what you’re thinking, though.  “Ugh.  I hate having to manually select what feels like a MILLION text messages just so I can delete them.  What a drag!”  

O, ye of little faith.  The new iOS 8.1 update offers Apple device users the option to have your messages automatically get trashed after certain increments of time.  That’s right!  You can finally have your incriminating messages that could potentially ruin your relationship disappear without the click of a button (or the touch of a screen for that matter).

Below, you’ll find a guide on how to automatically delete messages on the iOS 8.  You’re welcome you polyamorous iPhone users, you.

1. Go to Settings on your Apple device.

2. Once you have opened Settings, find an open your Messages category in your settings (you’ll have to scroll down).

3. Open your Messages sub-category and scroll down to where it says “Keep Messages”

4. Tap on Keep Messages.  Three options are offered 30 Days, 1 Year, and Forever.  Pick which one suits your style best!

Just like that – viola!  Now your Apple phone or tablet has its own deletion cycle and that’s just one less thing to worry about for your stressed little self.  No more tap, tap, tapping on that screen endlessly.

Did this help you out?  Do you wish there was a manual selection of options for how long you can keep your messages, too?  Sound off in the comments below!

Don’t forget to check out our iOS How To’s section to learn more tips and tricks for your iPhone/iPad!