Here’s how to delete an iMessage from both sides: The only way to delete an iMessage from both sides is to have direct access to both iMessage accounts. In that case, you need to go through the process of deleting the message on a device connected to each account. When that is done, the iMessage is permanently removed on both sides. So if you want to learn all about how deleting an iMessage from across your Apple devices works, then you’re in the right place. Let’s get started! How Do You Delete Messages From Your Phone? The first half of this equation is deleting a message from your own device. Since we’re talking about iMessage, you can communicate with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. We’ll discuss how to do this with an iPhone, but the process is extremely similar across Apple devices. Also, techniques for deleting messages on iCloud will be covered in a different section. On your iPhone, this process is easy. You need to pull up the message that you want to delete. Press and hold right on that message, and some options will pop up. You will see a menu that has things like “reply” or “copy.” What you are looking for is the delete option (which looks like a trash can). Depending on your screen layout, you may have to select “more” before it is visible. Once you have the trash icon, you can tap it to delete the message you highlighted. You can also select additional messages for deletion if you so choose. Once you delete them, they are gone from the device. Keep in mind that this is a permanent maneuver, so be sure that you truly want to delete the message before you commit to it. How Do You Delete Messages From Another Device? Deleting an iMessage from a recipient’s device is ultimately the same process. You need access to the device