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You are here: Home / iPad / How To Remove Yourself From A Group iMessage

How To Remove Yourself From A Group iMessage

By Andrew Myrick 61 comments Last updated April 1, 2020

We have all been there at some point in time over the years of using iOS. Your friends want to create a new group iMessage chat, and it ends up obnoxious, or it’s just time to leave.

You may think that there is no end in sight and that you can’t leave the conversation. Luckily, that is not the case, at least for the most part.

Contents

  • Quick Tips 
    • Recommended Reading
  • What is a Group iMessage According to Apple?
    • Apple considers there to be three types of group messages
  • Mute the Group
    • Want to Leave a Group with Android Friends or Family Participants?
  • How to Leave Group iMessage Chat on iPhone, iPad, or iPod
    • Rules for Leave This Conversation
    • Here are the steps to leave a group iMessage Conversation
  • Remove others from the group
    • Here are the steps to remove someone from a group iMessage:
  • Conclusion
  • Reader Tips 

Quick Tips quick tips 2019

Follow these quick tips to get yourself out of a group iMessage conversation

  • Open the Messages app and tap into the group message (all users must be sending texts via iMessage)
  • For iOS 12+ and iPadOS 13+, tap the profile icons at the top and then choose info
    • In iOS 11 or earlier, tap the “i” icon
  • Tap Leave this Conversation and confirm

Leave This Conversation only appears active when all participants are using Apple devices AND signed in with iMessage. If one of the group members uses SMS or a non-Apple device, Leave This Conversation is grayed out.

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If you don’t see the option to leave, it’s likely that one or more of the group isn’t using an Apple device with iMessage enabled.

The bad news? You can’t remove yourself from these group messages.

The good news? You can probably mute the conversation.

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There is another option for you to consider, before simply leaving the group message altogether. This process involves muting the conversation, which is a rather convenient, yet hidden, feature.

What is a Group iMessage According to Apple?

It’s confusing for sure!

Apple considers there to be three types of group messages

  1. Group iMessage–all participant messages are sent from Apple devices using an Apple ID with iMessage turned on. You see all responses
  2. Group MMS–group participants send messages from Apple devices and non-Apple devices. Group MMS supports photos and videos as well as texts. You see all replies
  3. Group SMS–group participants send messages from all types of devices without any multimedia support. Messages are sent as individual texts and people do not see the responses from the group as a whole

Apple only fully supports one of those groups: Group iMessage

Yup, your device only truly supports iMessage only group messages, where all participants use Apple devices and the messages are in blue bubbles!

Only iMessage group messages allow you to name a group, add or remove people from the group, or leave the group.

You can mute both iMessage groups and MMS groups.

Mute the Group

Instead of just leaving the group conversation, you may just want to mute it for the time being. Apple has included the ability to mute specific conversations, so your notifications stop blowing up.

Only if all of the users in a group are on Apple devices can leave a group.

If anyone in the group is not on an Apple device, you cannot leave the group.

Instead, choose to Mute that group. You can mute both iMessage Groups and MMS Groups–but not SMS Groups.

How To Mute a Message Conversation on iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the Messages app
  2. Select the group message chat you want to leave
  3. In iOS 12 or later, tap the profile icons at the top of the message and then tap infoGroup Text Details to Leave a Group Message Conversation on iPhone with iOS 12
  4. For older iOS, tap on the “i” or Details in the top right-hand corner the "i" button in Message App Conversations iOS 11 iPhone
  5. Toggle on Hide Alerts 

Hide Alerts feature in Message App iMessage on iPhone

This method is convenient for those group messages that include non-iOS users.

When Hide Alerts is on, you see a crescent moon next to the conversation. This button stops notifications only for that message conversation.

Want to Leave a Group with Android Friends or Family Participants?

For some reason, Apple has yet to make it possible for you to leave group messages with non-iOS users entirely. Part of this has to do with the fact that non-iMessage chats are sent via SMS and using your carrier.

Android devices are not yet capable of taking advantage of iOS and aren’t given the same features when using SMS. In this case, you will be left to contact the creator of the group to remove you from the chat.

If that doesn’t work, you will then need to ask either the creator of the group or someone else to create a new group chat without your number included.

This is somewhat frustrating as it may feel like you don’t want to ruffle any feathers, but it will be better in the end.

How to Leave Group iMessage Chat on iPhone, iPad, or iPod

So you’re a part of a group iMessage, and the notifications won’t stop.

Maybe the group is talking about things that do not pertain to you, leaving the message feeling like spam.

Sure, you could mute the notifications for that group chat, but what if you want to remove yourself altogether?

Rules for Leave This Conversation

First off, remember that you won’t see the option to Leave This Conversation from group MMS messages or group SMS messages.

AND the option to Leave This Conversation from a group iMessage is only available when that conversation has at least three other people (so four total including yourself.)

When you have less than four people, Leave This Conversation is greyed out.

Here are the steps to leave a group iMessage Conversation

  1. Open the Messages app
  2. Select the group message chat you want to leave
  3. In iOS 12 or later, tap the profile icons at the top of the message and then tap info
    1. For older iOS, tap on Details in the top right-hand corner
  4. Scroll all the way down and select Leave This Conversation
    1. You can only leave a group message if there are at least 4 participants in the group, including yourself

From there, your device asks you to confirm that you want to leave the chat.

Simply tap confirm, and then you won’t have to worry about an obnoxious group conversation.

Remove others from the group

There will very likely be sometimes that you need to remove someone from a group iMessage.

Whether this is someone who you added accidentally or has no bearing, the process is still pretty easy, straightforward, and painless.

Just like Leave this Conversation, you can only remove a person from a group iMessage that has at least three other people–so four total including you!

And you can’t add or remove people from group MMS messages or group SMS messages.

Here are the steps to remove someone from a group iMessage:

  1. Open the Messages app
  2. Select the group message chat
  3. In iOS 12 or later, tap the profile icons at the top of the message and then choose info
    1. In older iOS, tap Details or the “i” in the top right-hand corner
  4. Swipe left over the name of the contact you want to remove
  5. Tap Remove
    1. If you don’t see Remove as an option, it’s likely there are less than four total people in the conversation, or there is a combination of Apple and non-Apple devices on the message thread
  6. Tap Done

Once completed, iOS automatically removes that person from the group.

This procedure keeps your group name in-tact, along with any of the history of the chat.

It’s important to remove users if you want to keep the history of the entire conversation.

Conclusion

There is no doubt about the fact that iMessage is the best messaging platform for iOS users. Google continues to struggle in this regard, with some Android users requesting that iMessage be made available on Google’s operating system.

Nonetheless, there are loads of features packed into the Messages app, and these are just a few. If you have any questions, be sure to let us know in the comments below. If there are any tips that you would like to see covered, please don’t hesitate to sound off in the comments.

Reader Tips 

  • J Smith suggests for folks wanting out of group text threads that include Android users and others, to block those contacts. Go to Settings > Phone > Call Blocking and Identification > Block Contact. Or,  tap the group text message thread you want out of, tap the “i” button. Then, one by one, tap the names or phone numbers on the thread, scroll to the bottom of their Contact Information screen and select Block this Caller
Andrew Myrick
Andrew Myrick

Andrew is a freelance writer based on the East Coast of the US.

He has written for a variety of sites over the years, including iMore, Android Central, Phandroid, and a few others. Now, he spends his days working for an HVAC company, while moonlighting as a freelance writer at night.

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  1. The Fix says

    September 4, 2022 at 11:30 PM

    Guys! I might’ve figured it out…

    So we’ve heard if you can’t leave a chat then it was either someone doesn’t have an iPhone, or they haven’t updated, etc. You can’t seem to click on the Leave Conversation.

    The Fix : This may work for most of you guys, it took me some time to figure it out.

    1) Go to the group chat message
    2) Click on the group chat name
    3) Click on the list of names to pull up/show others in the chat.
    4) Go to the bottom of the list, click +add contact.
    5) Type in your number, then click done on the upper right hand
    6) Now try removing yourself, it’s worked for me, then I deleted the chat.

    Reply
  2. Barbara C. Davis says

    August 9, 2022 at 6:28 AM

    Trying to leave a group text and my phone isn’t giving me the option? Doesn’t say “leave conversation “ at the bottom. I have a 13 mini

    Reply
  3. Kevin Landa says

    September 2, 2021 at 9:55 AM

    If someone leaves a conversation for a day and then rejoins, can they see messages sent during that day they were gone?

    Reply
  4. Slayton McDonough says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:57 AM

    Thanks for all the useful advice on getting around these gargantuan design flaws from Apple – limited as this is, it looks like it’s all we can do. Just another example of how a criminal organization like Apple functions, and one more reason why Tim Cook should be hanged (remember how he killed all our batteries a few years ago? ‘Nuff said!).

    Reply
  5. Ana says

    April 10, 2021 at 4:07 PM

    I would appreciate a join or ignore invitation for groups. Anyone can add me to a group, or readd me after leaving the convo – wish I could say “No Thank You!”

    Reply
  6. Toni says

    March 28, 2021 at 6:20 AM

    Please help me remove myself from a group that I can not remove myself from
    Someone with 5 other numbers is sending me a link to a filthy link I’m thinking because of the name of the link
    I have not ever opened it
    They have sent me this same link once a month
    How can I get myself off of it?
    It does not have a remove button
    Thank you
    Toni

    Reply
  7. Rick says

    December 26, 2020 at 12:52 AM

    Someone put me on a group text with 19 people . I cannot remove myself on the iPhone 12 pro max !! There is no leave conversation button!! My phone is blowing up now for over 12 hours… HELP

    Reply
  8. Sherry Miller says

    December 19, 2020 at 3:41 PM

    I started getting a group text,with 20 people, and I have NO idea who it’s from and I don’t know any of the other numbers. I have tried to leave the conversation, it’s grayed out. I have blocked all the numbers, but I want to group text to be removed from my phone as I wrong about it being scammers.
    I have an iPhone
    How do it do it.

    Reply
  9. Victoria Gillieron says

    May 15, 2020 at 6:05 AM

    My iPhone doesn’t have the option to Leave Conversation any more. Why? The last button in the pull down menu is Hide Alerts then a totally blank button.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      May 15, 2020 at 9:25 AM

      Victoria,

      Are all callers using iMessage? Even if someone has an iPhone, if they have not turned on iMessage you cannot see the option to Leave Conversation

      Reply
  10. Mike says

    April 30, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    So my fiancé and me are I. The same convo. In my phone there is no leave convo option and on hers it is available. She had a newer phone then me but both have the same OS.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      April 30, 2020 at 1:29 PM

      Hi Mike,

      That is so strange. Are there only the two of you on that group iMessage?

      Reply
  11. Theresa A. Rampino says

    April 5, 2020 at 6:20 AM

    I want to delete myself from a group text but am unable to do so as “leave this conversation “ does not exist.

    The box is blank and gray.

    How could one person have so much control over my phone?

    I have gone on several sites to get info on deleting myself from a group text and am not able to do so.

    I am gathering when u have a group text with android and Apple users there is no way u can delete your name.

    With all this technology u would think that there would b an easy solution.

    So the only way I can get rid of these unwanted group texts is to take these people out of my contacts permanently.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      April 6, 2020 at 12:29 PM

      Hi Teresa,

      We feel your pain…this lack of control on group message threads that include non-Apple devices has frustrated folks for years!

      While you cannot remove yourself, you can silence those texts so you are not notified each time someone responds to that particular group message conversation.

      To do so, open Messages and tap the conversation.

      Tap the names at the top and the. Tap the “i” button.

      Toggle on Hide Alerts.

      Right now that’s the best option since most of the time, we do not want to remove contacts.

      Reply
  12. Risa says

    April 3, 2020 at 8:55 PM

    Somehow someone got my phone number and using it to iOS to these people in a group chat. Phone numbers ranging 814-XXX-6857 through 814-XXX-6872 and 814-XXX-6874.

    So how can I remove my number?

    I must have got spam.

    The number is missing must be the person is doing this. Which the number Is 814-XXX-6873

    Can u help me with this problem?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      April 6, 2020 at 6:18 PM

      Hi Risa,

      We suggest you block those numbers–this prevents these phone numbers from texting you.

      However, when you block a phone number, that number can still leave a voicemail but you don’t get a notification.

      Messages that are sent or received from that phone number won’t be delivered.

      And, the phone number won’t receive a notification that the call or message was blocked.

      To block a phone number in Messages:

        Open the text conversation
        Tap the contact names at the top
        Tap the “I info button
        Tap the phone number
        Scroll to the bottom of the screen
        Choose Block this Caller
      Reply
  13. Grace says

    March 28, 2020 at 2:33 PM

    I have iOS 13iphone and I started a group chat that two people have requested to be put out of. The only proble is some of the people have androids so I can’t remove anyone. I don’t want them blocked from being able to call me. I just want to delete them from a conversation they asked to be deleted from. I should be able to do that. They’re still associates.

    Reply
  14. Jane Cornforth says

    March 26, 2020 at 6:21 AM

    This procedure DID NOT work For me with IOS 13.4. When I tap on “info” At top of group text, my number does NOT appear so I can’t delete myself from this gabby group. Any help would be appreciated!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      March 26, 2020 at 9:33 AM

      Hi Jane,

      If you scroll down on the information page, do you see the option to Leave this Conversation? If available, it’s just under Hide Alerts.

      If you do not see this option, it’s likely the group message included Apple and non-Apple devices. So instead, choose to Hide Alerts–this won’t remove you but it will eliminate any notifications for this particular group message thread.

      Reply
  15. Bernadette Nietman says

    February 12, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    After I read a group text, I can delete text, but can’t delete group names. How do I clear their names on my iPhone 10?

    Reply
  16. Joe says

    January 9, 2020 at 10:21 AM

    Clarification: if you have an iPhone, it does not matter if you have four persons with an iPhone on your text, if there is just one person in addition to the iPhone users, the “Leave This Message” disappears.

    This option is only for iPhone user conversations.

    I agree with most of you, pretty shabby marketing ploy by Apple, they likely expect you/us to try and convince our associates to come to the dark side (switch to iPhone). Tsk tsk.

    Perhaps a complaint in force to Apple is needed. I think they’re smart enough to install the fix in the next upgrade. I suspect they’re just sitting on it. Hope this message gets through.

    Reply
  17. John De Brita says

    December 9, 2019 at 5:56 AM

    Your whole thread is for not. Because you cannot swipe left on any numbers of group. It seems Apple is making IOS more and more dumber or less private. Might be time for another class action suit to put a stop to making changes that just make customers lives aggravated

    Reply
  18. Jamie says

    November 11, 2019 at 4:33 PM

    This is insane.

    I’m in a group text of a combo of about 15 iPhones and androids.

    I want out of this group but can find no way to do it.

    I’ve blocked everyone I don’t want to hear from but there are three or four in the group I do not want to block.

    I should be able to leave it!!

    I cannot believe there is no way to leave it!!!

    Reply
  19. Doug Coberley says

    November 5, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    I don’t want to BLOCK all my friends.
    But I also don’t want to get messages bouncing back and forth between all of them just because someone put everyone into a single text.
    I want out of the group.
    I dont want to block or delete individuals!!

    Reply
    • Marla says

      December 3, 2019 at 7:15 AM

      When I scroll down while following your directions to the letter, there is no option called Leave this conversation. So what can I do?

      Reply
  20. mj kalish says

    October 23, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    apples new format isn’t good…especially when it comes to group text that you CAN NOT delete

    Reply
    • Marla says

      December 3, 2019 at 7:16 AM

      When I scroll down while following your directions to the letter, there is no option called Leave this conversation. So what can I do?

      Reply
  21. Leann Grgurich says

    September 29, 2019 at 6:53 PM

    I am having trouble with removing and adding f someone to a groups text.

    I created the group text.

    When I click info and then swipe in the name of the person I want to remove it opens their contact information and does not give the delete or remove options.

    I also noticed I do not have the option to name the group.

    What could be the problem?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      September 30, 2019 at 10:56 AM

      Hi Leanna,

      I just tested this feature out using iOS 13.1.1 and it works on our end. So first check if there is an update available (Settings > General > Software Update.)

      Next, ensure that there at least 4 people on the group message and that all the numbers on the conversation are folks that use iMessage and not folks that use SMS.

      If there are less than 4 people or some folks use SMS, the options to name a group and remove people don’t show up.

      Reply
  22. jc says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:41 AM

    My phone keeps saying “you have left the group chat” over, and over, but I haven’t done anything. Is that someone else removing me? Thoughts?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  23. Mayah says

    July 22, 2019 at 2:28 PM

    There has to be a way for us iPhone users to Leave a conversation whenever we want.

    What does someone using android phone has to do with my iPhone.

    This is just another way for iPhone to come up with another number phone and the only upgrade is that you can leave a group chat. How ridiculous!!!

    Reply
  24. Ramon Capiro says

    June 25, 2019 at 2:01 PM

    What I need is for Apple to create a way to force users to ask people or contacts if they agree to be included in a group.

    Too many people had created groups and included me and I can not leave those groups.

    I chose to “leave this conversation”, but still receive all the messages and responses when they start sending and receiving messages in that group.

    I no longer see every person in the group because I left it, but everyone keeps me in the group.

    I’m not sure if it’s legal that Apple has created that form of group message where thousands of people complain about those annoying messages.

    I feel that my privacy is invaded.

    Reply
  25. Jean says

    June 3, 2019 at 2:31 PM

    We recently got new Verizon phone numbers and are now getting group messages from a group called Free People. Entered the thread asking how to remove our number. Didn’t get an answer. How do I remove the number?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      June 4, 2019 at 9:07 AM

      Hi Jean,

      You cannot remove their number but you can put a block on that number. In order to do this, you first need to add “Free People” to your contacts with their associated number(s).

      Once Free People is in your contacts, open one of the messages from them. Then, tap their name at the top of the message and tap the “i” button.

      Tap their name again to open that contact card, then choose Block this Caller from the options.

      You can also block a contact using Settings: go to Settings > Messages > Blocked and add that Contact card (for Free People).

      While in your Message App settings, we suggest you also filter unknown senders in iMessages: go to Settings > Messages and turn on Filter Unknown Senders

      Hope this helps,

      Liz

      Reply
  26. allan says

    May 12, 2019 at 3:04 PM

    I’m trying to remove my self from a group text, I did all the instructions above but my phone doesn’t have the “leave this conversation” option. My phone uses the ios12 or later.

    Reply
    • SK says

      May 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM

      Hi Allan,

      It could be one of two things:

      1) the group text includes folks using SMS (green bubbles)

      2) there aren’t enough people in the group message

      Reply
  27. shawn says

    May 6, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    if someone else set up a three person group could i add a fourth to the group and then leave the conversations?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      May 7, 2019 at 9:34 AM

      Hi Shawn,

      Yes, you should be able to do this. Anyone in a group iMessage should be able to add or remove someone from that group conversation.

        First, open Messages and tap on the group conversation.

        At the top, tap the profile icons, then tap the info button “i”

        To add someone new, tap the + Add Contact

        Once added, tap the red Leave this Conversation and confirm

      That should do it! Let us know.

      Liz

      Reply
  28. Kevin says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:58 AM

    why is there no option to leave a convo if some people are using Android devices in the group messages?

    it’s really frustrating and I can’t block them all because I talk to the majority of the people on a daily basis.

    I always could leave messages on my android devices in the past. I now have an iPhone X

    Reply
  29. Jay says

    March 19, 2019 at 7:43 AM

    This is not true for iOS 12.1.4
    There is no longer an option to “Leave the Conversation”…

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      March 19, 2019 at 9:15 AM

      Hi Jay,

      If you don’t see this option to Leave this Conversation or it’s grayed out, then it’s likely that the group includes folks using non-Apple devices, like Android phones.

      You also won’t see this option or it shows up grayed out if your group includes 3 people or less.

      We confirmed seeing this option on conversations with iMessage users only (Apple devices) using iOS 12.1.4 and 12.2 (beta version) on several of our devices (iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone 7, and iPad Pro.)

      Reply
  30. J Smith says

    March 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    Go into CONTACT LIST and individually BLOCK each callers phone # that is on the thread. Chances are if you want out from the thread you don’t want a phone call anytime soon either. You can always reverse it if you wish.

    Reply
    • SK says

      March 16, 2019 at 6:06 PM

      Hi J Smith,

      Good idea.

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  31. Lisa says

    March 14, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    It is downright ridiculous that in 2019 we still can’t choose to leave whatever group text message we want.

    What do we have to do? A petition? Please let us know!

    I have tried the suggestions but people don’t listen or care.

    It shouldn’t get to the point where I have to completely block contacts but that’s what I will do for now.

    Reply
    • Tina says

      April 19, 2019 at 7:26 PM

      Lord Almighty I so agree!! Why must we be tortured by a group chat that you want no part of?! They have GOT to fix this

      Reply
    • Chachi says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:30 PM

      Agree. I’ll sign the petition too. My brother just had a baby and I’ve got a million texts from a mile ppl I don’t know ‍♀️

      Reply
  32. Ronnie says

    March 10, 2019 at 2:45 PM

    It’s frustrating that Apple won’t let you get out of group messages that include folks using Android.

    I’d say about 99% of my group text messages includes people using Android AND iOS

    Why can’t Apple offer us a way to get out of these types of messages–probably the most common kind!

    Reply
  33. Doug Hill says

    March 6, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    Why can’t you leave a group conversation if the is someone on a non-Apple device in the conversation?

    Makes me nuts!!

    Reply
  34. Robert Allred says

    February 26, 2019 at 3:33 PM

    So I have tried to google and can’t find a good answer for this?

    best option it says it to leave a chat someone else put me in is to hide the conversation but I don’t wanna be in the conversation at all anymore and don’t want to be able to read what they’re saying in the conversation either is there really o solution to leave someone’s group chat that adds me?

    Reply
    • SK says

      February 26, 2019 at 5:52 PM

      Hi Robert,

      If you don’t see the option to Leave This Conversation when pressing into the details of the group message, then the only option is to toggle on Hide Alerts–this won’t remove you from the group message but it will remove any notifications for this conversation.

      Yes, it is a real problem that we cannot willfully leave a group text message conversation that includes folks on iPhones and Android phones (or others.)

      Consider leaving your feedback to Apple Developers to ask for this option in upcoming iOS updates.

      Reply
  35. Nancy says

    February 6, 2019 at 12:13 PM

    IPhone 7plus, iOS 12.

    Removing party in 3-party chat did not work. I tap, I swipe and it takes me to her My contacts. I’m frustrated! Help please

    Reply
    • SK says

      February 6, 2019 at 3:43 PM

      Hi Nancy,

      This is indeed frustrating!

      Unfortunately, at this time Apple only allows you to remove a person from a group iMessage when there are least four total people–not three!

      Yuck!

      Reply
  36. Lydia says

    January 16, 2019 at 1:42 PM

    So the phone won’t let me delete any people from my group chat at all. Please help, it has 18 people so it should work but it won’t and I’m panicking.

    Reply
  37. Jennifer says

    January 7, 2019 at 7:17 PM

    Is there a way to find out who created the group chat you were in?

    Reply
    • SK says

      January 8, 2019 at 9:31 AM

      Hi Jennifer,

      The only way we know of is to scroll up to the top of the message thread to locate the initial sender of the group chat.

      If folks have other ideas, please share!

      Sam

      Reply
  38. klynn says

    December 11, 2018 at 3:49 PM

    “Leave this conversation” is no longer on the IOS 12…. I used to be able to “Leave this Conversation” before…..

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    • SK says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:20 PM

      Hi Klynn,

      If you don’t see the “Leave this Conversation” option, check if someone in the discussion is not using iMessage or an iPhone. The option is not available on group messages that include any SMS or MMS participants (like folks using Android phones.)

      Additionally, you can only leave group iMessages that have at least three other people.

      Reply
  39. Harold Williams says

    October 22, 2018 at 2:20 PM

    Why can’t I remove ME from a group iMessage.

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    • SK says

      October 22, 2018 at 3:19 PM

      Hi Harold,

      To remove yourself from an iMessage or SMS text group, please do the following:

        Select the group message chat you want to leave
        Tap on Details in the top right-hand corner
        Scroll all the way down and select Leave This Conversation
        Then, confirm that you want to leave the chat.

      Sam

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      • Tiffany says

        November 2, 2018 at 6:24 AM

        This does not work for me when trying to remove someone from the group message. Once I clicked on “info” I can only see the person contact .. swipe left does not work.

        Reply
      • MCnm says

        November 22, 2018 at 8:33 PM

        Not possible on my iPhone 7 (IOS 12.1). There is neither a “Details” link, nor a “Leave This Conversation” option available under the info (i) link. However, for some reason, “Leave This Conversation” is available for my husband – on the same message thread – on an *older iPhone* (6, IOS 11.2.2). I do not understand how this can be possible.

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