close How to bulk delete spam and old text messages on iPhonemp4 The CyberGuy shows how to quickly clean up an iPhone's Messages app to keep spam texts at bay. Are you tired of scrolling through endless spam and old text messages on your iPhone?You're not alone! Many of us struggle with cluttered inboxes filled with unwanted messages.Well, I've got some great news for you. I'm here to show you how to quickly clean up your iPhone's Messages app and keep those pesky spam texts at bay. A woman on her iPhone bulk deleting text messages (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to bulk delete unwanted conversationsLet's start with bulk deleting those unwanted conversations:Open up yourMessages app on your iPhone.Look for that Edit button in the top-right corner and give it a tap.Click Select MessagesNow, you can select multiple conversations at once by clicking theround circle next to all those spam threads or old chats you no longer want.Once you've made your selections, hit thatDeletebutton in the bottom-right corner.You'll be asked to confirm your decision by clickingDeleteagain. Boom, all those spam threads and old chats are gone in seconds. Steps to bulk delete unwanted conversations (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to filter out spam messages on iPhoneBut what if you could keep your Messages app free of spam or unwanted messages? Here's a nifty trick:Head over to your iPhone'sSettings and give it a tap.TapAppsThen clickMessagesScroll down to Message Filtering and toggle onFilter Unknown Senders Steps to filter out spam messages on iPhone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)This feature automatically sorts messages from people who aren't in your contacts into a separate list, making it easier to manage potential spam or unwanted messages. In the Messages App, tap Filters in the upper right corner, and you will seeUnknown Senders.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Steps to view unknown senders (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to set up automatic deletion of older messagesNow, for those who prefer to keep their message history down to a minimum, you can also set up automatic deletion of older messages. This feature is helpful if you're running low on device storage and sharing a lot of long videos, which can really fill up your storage fast. Plus, some of you might want to do this not just to save space but also to keep your conversations private.Here's how to set it up:Head over to your iPhone'sSettings and give it a tap.TapAppsScroll down and clickMessagesScroll down to Message History and tap onKeep Messages.You can choose to automatically delete messages after 30 days or 1 year.Just click on either30 days or1 year and tapDelete.Then, confirm your decision by tapping Delete Older Messages.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Steps to set up automatic deletion of older messages (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)However, be cautious with this last option, as it will permanently delete older messages. If you often need to reference old messages, you may want to keep this setting on Forever to avoid losing important information.Kurts key takeawaysCleaning up your iPhone's Messages app doesn't have to be a chore. With these simple tips, you'll not only declutter your inbox but also enjoy a more organized messaging experience. So go ahead, give these methods a try and reclaim your space.Have you discovered any unique features or apps that help you keep your messaging organized? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2024 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurts free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.