How to Delete Text Messages on IQOO Phones in 4 Feasible Ways

As iQOO users continue to rely on their phones for daily communication, SMS threads can accumulate over time and take up valuable phone storage. Many also need to permanently remove sensitive or personal messages to prevent others from accessing them, ensuring their privacy is protected.

Learning how to delete text messages on iQOO efficiently is essential for maintaining a clean, organized, and secure messaging experience. This article will explore four practical ways to fulfill this, covering both built-in features and third-party apps.

Way 1: Delete Messages in IQOO Phone via Messaging App Directly

The Messaging app on iQOO phones provides a simple and efficient way to send, receive, and manage text messages. Users can easily delete individual messages or entire conversations by long-pressing the message or chat thread and tapping the delete icon. Any SMS messages deleted through the app are removed permanently and cannot be recovered unless a prior backup exists.

Option 1: Delete a Single Message

• Open the Messages app on your iQOO phone.
• Select the conversation that contains the message you want to delete.
• Long-press the specific message bubble you want to remove.
• Tap the Delete or trash bin icon at the bottom or top of the screen.
• Confirm by selecting Delete when prompted.

Option 2: Bulk Delete Multiple SMS

• If you want to remove multiple threads at once, long-press one chat in the conversation list.
• Tap to select multiple conversations.
• Hit the Delete icon > Confirm.

Option 3: Delete an Entire Conversation

• Launch the Messages app.
• On the main screen showing all conversations, long-press the chat thread you want to delete.
• Tap the Delete or trash icon.
• Confirm the action when asked.

Way 2: Delete Text Messages on IQOO via MobiKin Assistant for Android [Functional]

MobiKin Assistant for Android (Windows/Mac) is a versatile tool that allows users to conveniently manage their iQOO and other Android devices from a computer. It provides an easy way to delete SMS messages, either individually or in bulk, directly from the PC interface.

Beyond message management, it also enables users to back up and restore contacts, media, apps, and other data without any difficulty. With its intuitive interface and broad device compatibility, MobiKin makes Android data management simple, secure, and efficient.

MobiKin Assistant for Android - Main Features:

• Data Management: Manage contacts, SMS, call logs, photos, videos, music, and apps directly from your PC.
• Backup & Restore: One-click backup and restore of all Android SMS and other files.
• Easy Connection: Connect via USB (or Wi-Fi) and control your iQOO phone from the computer.
• App & File Control: Install, uninstall, export, or delete apps and manage files easily.
• Message Operations: Export, view, send, and delete text messages in bulk from your PC.
• Cross-Device Compatibility: Supports thousands of Android devices, including iQOO Series: Number (13–9), Z (Z9–Z5), Neo (9–6), U (U5/U3x), and Legend (12/9/5).
• User-Friendly Interface: Offers a clean, intuitive design for quick navigation and efficient data handling.

How to delete text messages on your IQOO phone with MobiKin Assistant for Android?

• Connect your IQOO device using a USB cable and activate USB debugging on the device as instructed to ensure it is recognized.
• After establishing the connection, click on "SMS" located in the left sidebar.
• The application will show all your text messages on the right side.
• Select the messages you wish to delete and press "Delete" to eliminate them from your IQOO.

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Way 3: Delete SMS in IQOO at Once via SMS Organizer

SMS Organizer is a smart messaging app that helps iQOO users manage their SMS efficiently and keep their inbox organized. It allows you to delete individual messages or entire conversations with just a few taps, making message management quick and convenient. Any messages deleted in SMS Organizer are permanently removed from the device unless you have previously backed up your conversations, for example, to Google Drive.

Step-by-step Guide:

• On the home screen, tap the three-line menu (hamburger icon) in the top-left corner.
• Select Conversations or Messages depending on how it's listed.



• Tap and hold a conversation you want to delete. This will enter multi-selection mode.
• Select additional conversations or individual messages (if desired).
• Once the conversations/messages are selected, tap the trash icon at the top of the screen.
• Confirm the deletion when prompted to remove the selected messages.

Quick Tips: 1. Delete all messages: If you want to delete everything, look for an option like "Delete all conversations" within the settings or manage chats section. 2. Auto-clean feature: SMS Organizer also allows you to automatically clean up old messages. You can configure this from the settings to regularly delete old or spam messages.

Way 4: Delete Text Messages in IQOO Phone with Chomp SMS

This messaging app offers a highly customizable interface for managing SMS on iQOO iQOO 13/12/11/Z9/Z8/Z7/9/8/7/U5. Users can delete individual messages or entire conversations quickly through long-press selection and the trash icon. Deleted messages are removed permanently from the phone, giving users full control over their messaging data.

Step-by-step Guide:

• Open the Chomp SMS app on your iQOO phone.
• Select the conversation that contains the message(s) you want to delete.
• Long-press the specific message bubble you want to delete.
• If you want to delete multiple messages, tap and hold one message and then select additional messages.



• After selecting the messages, tap the trash icon at the top of the screen.
• A prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the selected messages. Confirm the deletion.

FAQs about Text Messages on IQOO Phones

Q1: How to change the default messaging app in IQOO?

• Open Settings on your iQOO.
• Go to Apps > Default apps.
• Under Messaging app, select the app you prefer (e.g., Chomp SMS, Google Messages, etc.).

Q2: How can I prevent accidental deletion of important text messages on iQOO?

• You can back up your important messages regularly to avoid accidental deletion:
• Use Google Drive to back up your SMS.
• Consider using a third-party SMS manager like SMS Organizer to archive important conversations.
• You can also enable auto-backup features in some apps to secure your text data.

Q3: Can I recover deleted text messages on my iQOO phone?

• Once deleted, text messages are generally permanently removed unless you have a backup.
• If you have enabled Google Drive backups, you might be able to restore older messages during a device reset or data recovery.
• You can also use third-party recovery apps like MobiKin Doctor for Android to scan and recover deleted SMS messages.

To Conclude

Among the methods discussed, MobiKin Assistant for Android is undoubtedly the most versatile and convenient solution. Unlike the default Messaging App, SMS Organizer, and Chomp SMS, it allows users to delete messages in bulk, manage, backup, and restore data across iQOO and other Android devices - all from a computer interface.

Its intuitive design and broad device compatibility make it ideal for users seeking a comprehensive tool for message management, ensuring efficiency and data security that other apps cannot match.

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