How do I filter my messages?
Tap a filter at the top of the Messages tab to show only certain conversations. Each filter shows how many unread messages it contains.
All messages shows every conversation.
Your contacts shows conversations with people saved in your contacts.
Unknown numbers shows conversations with numbers you haven’t saved.
Deleted messages shows conversations you deleted in the last 30 days.
How do I search my messages?
Use the search bar at the top of the Messages tab to search across all your conversations. Type a word, name, or number. If nothing matches, HiFi shows No results found.
To search within one conversation, open the conversation and use its search option.
Message search is separate from the search bar on Home. The Home search finds calls and contacts, not messages.
How do I mark a conversation as read or unread?
Press and hold a conversation in the Messages tab, then tap Mark as read or Mark as unread. Mark a conversation as unread to remind yourself to reply later.
Unread conversations count toward the unread number shown on each filter at the top of the Messages tab. Opening a conversation marks it as read.
How do I delete a conversation?
Press and hold the conversation in the Messages tab, then tap Delete conversation. HiFi moves the conversation to Deleted messages, where it’s kept for 30 days.
To delete a conversation and block the number, tap Block and delete instead. HiFi adds the number to your Block list.
Deleting a conversation removes it from your HiFi inbox only. It doesn’t remove messages from the other person’s phone.
How do I delete several conversations at once?
Press and hold a conversation in the Messages tab to start selecting.
Tap each conversation you want to delete, or tap Select all.
Tap Delete selected.
The conversations move to Deleted messages, where they’re kept for 30 days. You can restore them from there until the 30 days are up.
How do I restore or permanently delete a conversation?
Open the Deleted messages filter at the top of the Messages tab. Conversations stay there for 30 days after you delete them.
To bring a conversation back, open it and tap Restore messages.
To remove it permanently right away, tap Delete forever. You can’t undo this.
To remove it right away and block the number, tap Delete forever and block.
How do I copy, forward, save, or delete a single message?
Press and hold a message in a conversation, then choose an action:
Copy copies the message text or attachment.
Forward sends the message or its attachment to another conversation.
Save to Photos or Save File saves an attachment to your phone.
Delete removes the message from your view.
When you delete a message you sent, HiFi reminds you: “Your message will remain visible to others in the conversation.” Deleting doesn’t unsend a message.
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