The provided information details how to delete emails within the Gmail app, but it does not directly address deleting SMS messages (text messages). It's important to clarify that Gmail does not natively store or manage SMS messages unless you have specifically configured it to do so via integration with a third-party app. Therefore, to accurately answer your question, let's consider two scenarios: deleting emails in Gmail and deleting SMS from a device if they are somehow connected to Gmail.
Deleting Emails in Gmail (assuming that's what you meant)
If you meant to ask how to delete email messages within Gmail, here's how:
- Open the Gmail App: On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
- Select Sender Profile Image(s): On the left of a message, tap the sender's profile image.
- Select All (If Desired):
- At the top left, tap the box next to "Select all."
- To select more messages, scroll down, then tap the box next to "Select all" again.
- Delete: At the top, tap Delete (the trash can icon).
Deleting SMS Messages (Potentially Linked to Gmail via Third-Party Apps)
If your SMS messages are somehow connected to Gmail (likely through a third-party app integration), deleting them will depend on how that integration works. Here are some possibilities:
- Check the Third-Party App: The primary way to delete SMS messages linked to Gmail through a third-party application would be to delete them within that specific application. Look for delete or archive options in the app itself.
- Review Gmail Settings: See if the third-party app created specific filters or labels within Gmail. If so, deleting emails under those labels might indirectly remove the linked SMS "records".
- Disconnect the Integration: Disconnecting the third-party application from Gmail might stop future SMS messages from being associated with your Gmail account. You can usually find app integrations in your Google account settings.
- Contact Support: If you're unsure how the integration works or how to delete the SMS information connected to Gmail, contact the support team for the third-party app you're using.
Example Scenario:
Imagine you use an app called "TextBackup" that backs up your SMS messages to a specific Gmail label. To delete the SMS messages, you would:
- Open the TextBackup app.
- Find the option to delete backed-up SMS messages (the specific steps will vary depending on the app).
Important Considerations:
- Deleting SMS messages directly from your phone's messaging app will not delete any copies that may have been backed up or stored within Gmail via a third-party integration.
- Be careful when deleting anything from your Gmail account, as it could be permanent.
