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.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 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!
  2. Step 2: Tap a conversation you wish to view.

  3. Step 3: Scroll up through the conversation's contents.

  4. Step 4: Tap the Details button.

  5. Step 5: Review your conversation's media.

  6. 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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