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How to remove yourself from a group text on iPhone?

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Apple is known for providing a very fluid, intuitive and smooth software experience across its devices. The entire ecosystem comes together as one thanks to the Apple suite of well-integrated in-house apps that make life easier. 

iMessage and Facetime are two of the biggest examples of how these Apple-exclusive apps provide a seamless user experience on various devices across the Apple ecosystem.

However, the only drawback here is that since these apps are Apple exclusives, many people miss out on them. If everyone in your circle isn’t using an Apple device, and chances are someone isn’t, you’re going to have to resort to other more universal methods to communicate. 

In this article, we’re taking a look at how to remove yourself from a group text on iMessage. 

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How to remove yourself from iMessage group text?

Follow these steps to get rid of an iMessage group text.

How to remove yourself from a group text on iPhone?
  • Tap the group iMessage and then tap the group icon at the top of the head. 
  • Tap the info button.
  • Scroll down and then tap Leave this Conversation. 

If the Leave this Conversation button is greyed out, it means that there are less than three people on the group text, in which case you can’t leave the group text.

Another possible reason for the button is greyed out or not visible when one of the members on the group text is not an iMessage user. In such cases, you’re better off convincing other group members to start a new group conversation without you.

Also read: How to add someone to a group text on iPhone?


How to remove someone else from an iMessage group text?

If you’d rather remove someone else from a group text you’re on, follow these steps.

How to remove yourself from a group text on iPhone?
  • Tap the group iMessage and then tap the group icon at the top of the head. 
  • Tap the info button.
  • Swipe left on the contact you want to remove and tap Remove.
  • You’ll be asked for a confirmation. Tap Remove, and you’re good to go.

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How to mute iMessage group text?

You may not be able to exit a group text because of certain conditions. However, you can avoid getting your phone blasted by unwanted notifications by muting a group text. Here’s how. 

How to remove yourself from a group text on iPhone?
  • Tap the group iMessage and then tap the group icon at the top of the head. 
  • Tap the info button.
  • Scroll down and then enable the Hide Alerts slider

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Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah is a Computer Science graduate who writes/edits/shoots/codes all things cybersecurity, gaming, and tech hardware. When he's not, he streams himself racing virtual cars. He's been writing and reporting on tech and cybersecurity with websites like Candid.Technology and MakeUseOf since 2018. You can contact him here: yadullahabidi@pm.me.

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