Tech How to bulk delete spam and old text messages on Android Easily clean up your messaging app and keep your inbox organized Published December 5, 2024 6:00am EST close How to bulk delete spam and old text messages on Android The CyberGuy offers quick and easy steps to clean things up. If your Android messaging app is overflowing with old texts, youre not alone.Many people find their message inboxes cluttered with conversations that are no longer relevant.Luckily, there are some quick and easy steps you can take to clean things up and keep your messages organized. (iPhone users,follow these tips.) A man texting on his Android. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to bulk delete messages on AndroidFollow these steps to easily bulk delete messages on your Android device:WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Settings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.Open yourMessages app on your Android device.Navigate to theconversation you want to delete andpress and hold it until it gets selected. Youll notice a small checkmark in a blue bubble indicating its selected.Now, you can tap onother message threads to select multiple conversations at once. This is a great way to delete several chats in one go.Once youve selected all the threads you want to remove, look for the trash can icon, usually located at the top of the screen,and tap on it.Then confirm by clicking"Move to Trash." Just like that, all those selected messages are deleted in one swift action. Steps to bulk delete messages on Android. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to prevent future clutter in the messages app on your AndroidTo stop messages from piling up again in the messages app on your Android, perform these steps:Settings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturer.Head back into yourMessages app.Tap on thethree little dots in the top right corner.This will open up yourSettings,and tap on it.Scroll down until you find "More Settings," and tap on that.Then look for"Delete Old Messages." Toggle this option on, and your phone will automatically clear out older messages for you.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Steps to delete old messages automatically on Android. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Important Note: Be cautious with this setting. It will permanently delete older messages once you reach 1,000 texts, 100 multimedia messages or 5,000 chats. If you often need to reference old messages, consider leaving this setting off to avoid losing important information.Kurt's key takeawaysCleaning up your messages app can significantly enhance your messaging experience. By following these simple steps for bulk deleting and enabling automatic deletion, you can maintain an organized inbox without the hassle of manual cleanup every few weeks. Remember to regularly check your settings and adjust them based on your messaging habits.What's your biggest challenge with maintaining a clutter-free inbox? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactFor more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/NewsletterFollow 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.