If I delete a message on iPhone does it unsend?

I have a message I accidentally sent, and I was wondering if deleting it now will also delete it for the recipient. Oh, in addition to that, will they receive a notification? It was sent via SMS, and I'm pretty sure the iPhone is also running iOS 16.

If you delete a message on an iPhone, it does not unsend the message. Deleting a message only removes it from your device. However, with iOS 16 or later, you can unsend an iMessage within a specific time frame. Here are the key points:

• Unsend Feature: You can unsend an iMessage within 2 minutes of sending it. This feature only works with iMessage (blue bubbles) and not with SMS texts (green bubbles).
• Requirements: Both you and the recipient must be using iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, macOS Ventura, and later. If the recipient's device is running an older version, they will still see the message.
• Notification: When you unsend a message, a notification will appear in the chat indicating that a message was unsent.

If you don't know how to unsend a message on your device, here's a step guide for that. Follow the steps below.

How to Unsend a Message:

• Open the Messages app.
• Tap and hold the message you want to unsend.
• Tap "Undo Send" from the pop-up menu.

The message will disappear from both your and the recipient's devices if they meet the software requirements.

Bonus: How to Back Up Messages on iPhone

Messages are not only messages; they can be great memories and effective evidence when necessary. Before you delete messages from your iPhone, it is better to back them up to prevent data loss. When it comes to message backup, you can't miss the free iPhone transfer software - EaseUS MobiMover. It can transfer all your text messages from your iPhone to your computer.

To back up text messages, iMessage, or SMS messages on iPhone:

• Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch EaseUS MobiMover.
• Choose Phone to PC transfer mode, and select Messages.
• Click Transfer, and then all messages will be transferred to your computer.

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