Can I delete messages from my iPad but keep them on other devices?

Can I delete messages from my iPad but keep them on other devices?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Feb 9, 2022 8:48 PM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2022 9:06 PM

Yes, however, you will have to turn OFF Messages in iCloud. Once you do this then the iPad will not synch with the other devices when you make changes to the message(s).

Open Settings ➡️ Apple ID (Your Name at Top) ➡️ iCloud ➡️ Messages: Set this to OFF.


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Feb 9, 2022 9:06 PM in response to Lylah1955

Yes, however, you will have to turn OFF Messages in iCloud. Once you do this then the iPad will not synch with the other devices when you make changes to the message(s).

Open Settings ➡️ Apple ID (Your Name at Top) ➡️ iCloud ➡️ Messages: Set this to OFF.


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