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How to unpin messages on your iPhone

Unpinning messages on your iPhone is easy! Just tap and hold the message, then select Unpin from the menu that appears. Quick and simple!

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Published Dec 27, 2022
Image: Man having a conversation in Messages on an iPhone.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 5 minutes

What you'll need: iPhone

  • Tap and hold the message until the context menu appears, then tap Unpin.
  • Learning how to unpin messages on an iPhone can help someone stay organized and quickly find important messages.
  • In this article, you will learn how to easily unpin messages on your iPhone.

If you are an iPhone user, you may have noticed that some messages on your device are “pinned” to the top of your conversation list. Pinning messages is a useful feature that allows you to quickly access important messages without having to scroll through your entire conversation list. However, if you no longer need a message pinned, you can easily unpin it from your device. In this guide, we will explain how to unpin messages on your iPhone. We will start by discussing what it means to pin a message on your iPhone and why you may want to do this. We will then explain the steps you need to take to unpin a message from your device. Finally, we will provide some tips to help you manage your pinned messages more efficiently. By the end of this guide, you should have a better understanding of how to unpin messages on your iPhone.

How to unpin messages on iPhone

To unpin a message on your iPhone, simply tap and hold the message you want to unpin, then select the Unpin option from the menu that appears. This will remove the message from the pinned messages section, allowing you to access other messages in the conversation.

  1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
  2. Select the conversation with the pinned message.
  3. Tap and hold the pinned message.
  4. Select the Unpin option from the menu.

Our takeaway

Now that you know how to unpin messages on your iPhone, you can start to keep your conversations organized and easy to find. You can also use this feature to keep important messages at the top of your conversation list, so you never miss an important message. With the ability to unpin messages, you can now keep your conversations organized and make sure that the most important messages are always easy to find. Have fun experimenting with this feature and organizing your conversations!

FAQs

What are the steps to unpin a message on an iPhone?

To unpin a message on an iPhone, open the Messages app and tap the conversation containing the pinned message. Tap and hold the pinned message, then tap the Unpin icon (the pushpin with a line through it). The message will be unpinned and will no longer appear at the top of the conversation.

How do I know if a message has been pinned on my iPhone?

You can tell if a message has been pinned on your iPhone by looking for a small pin icon next to the message. The pin icon looks like a small push pin. If the message is pinned, the pin icon will be visible next to the message.

Is there a way to unpin multiple messages at once?

No, you can only unpin one message at a time. To unpin a message, open the conversation containing the message, tap and hold the message, then tap the 'Unpin' option.

Can I unpin a message without deleting it?

Yes, you can unpin a message without deleting it. To do this, open the Messages app and select the conversation where the pinned message is located. Tap and hold the message, then select the “Unpin” option from the menu that appears. The message will then be unpinned from the conversation.

Is there a way to pin a message on my iPhone?

Yes, you can pin messages on your iPhone. To do this, open the Messages app, select the conversation you want to pin, tap the “i” in the upper right corner, and then tap the pin icon at the top of the screen. This will pin the conversation to the top of your list of conversations.

This article was originally published on 27 Dec 2022 but has been regularly updated to keep the information current.
Kyle Crisp
Kyle has been using Apple products for over 25 years. He loves helping people learn how to use their Apple devices.
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