How to view message edit history on iPhone

During a conversation on iMessage, users are not only allowed to send stickers, videos, images,. but also easily view message edit history on iPhone at any time. So what is this feature and how to do it? Find out in the article below.

Instructions on how to view message edit history on iPhone

Currently, users can easily view message edit history on iPhone models such as iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and the latest iPhone 15 series. To do this, you need to follow some of the steps below:

Step 1: First, the user accesses the messaging application on the iPhone. Then, find and click on the message content for which you want to view the editing history.

Step 2: After going to the message with the edited content you want to view, you will see the blue "Edited" text appearing below the message. Now, click on it.

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Step 3: When clicking on the words "Edited", the entire message content including the original message, edited message or current message will appear fully in the conversation.

Besides the feature of viewing message edit history on iPhone, users can also hide them in case they do not want the conversation partner to see the message. To do this, just click on the words "Hide Edits" below the message.

While using iMessages, users will be allowed to edit up to 15 minutes after sending and are limited to a total of 5 edits. In addition, the person you are chatting with can view the recalled iMessage messages if they are using mobile devices that have not been updated to the iOS 16 operating system. This is considered a limitation that iFans need Be careful when chatting using the iMessage application.

Micah Soto

Update 20 May 2024