How to See Your Apple Messages History
Open the Messages app., Tap a conversation you wish to view., Scroll up through the conversation's contents., Tap the Details button., Review your conversation's media., Tap Done.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Messages app.
If you're already in a different conversation, tap < in the top left corner of your screen first. , This will allow you to see your Messages history from as far back as the conversation goes! You will not be able to see deleted messages here. , This is the encircled "i" in the top right corner of your screen. , Media comes in two formats that you can switch between by tapping the pertinent button:
Images
- All images and videos from your conversation.
Attachments
- All attachments (e.g., audio clips) from your conversation. , You have successfully seen your Messages history for a conversation! -
Step 2: Tap a conversation you wish to view.
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Step 3: Scroll up through the conversation's contents.
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Step 4: Tap the Details button.
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Step 5: Review your conversation's media.
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Step 6: Tap Done.
Detailed Guide
If you're already in a different conversation, tap < in the top left corner of your screen first. , This will allow you to see your Messages history from as far back as the conversation goes! You will not be able to see deleted messages here. , This is the encircled "i" in the top right corner of your screen. , Media comes in two formats that you can switch between by tapping the pertinent button:
Images
- All images and videos from your conversation.
Attachments
- All attachments (e.g., audio clips) from your conversation. , You have successfully seen your Messages history for a conversation!
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