How do you delete documents and data from Facebook on iPhone?

Facebook allows users to store and share a variety of documents and data through posts, messages, photos, videos and more. Over time, all of this accumulated content can take up a significant amount of storage space on your iPhone. Fortunately, Facebook offers settings to help you manage and delete documents and data you no longer need or want stored on the app.

Deleting Individual Facebook Posts

The easiest way to delete documents and data from Facebook is to delete individual posts one at a time. Here’s how:

1. Open the Facebook app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines menu icon in the bottom right.
3. Tap “Activity Log”.
4. Tap the three dots next to a post you want to delete.
5. Tap “Move to Trash”.
6. Tap “Move” to confirm.

This will move the post to the trash folder where it will be permanently deleted after 30 days. To delete it immediately, go to the trash folder, tap the three dots next to the post and select “Delete”.

Deleting Photos and Videos

Uploading photos and videos also takes up storage space quickly. To manage these:

1. Open the Facebook app and tap the three lines menu.
2. Tap “Photos”
3. Tap “Albums”
4. Tap “See All”
5. Tap the album you want to delete photos or videos from.
6. Tap the three dots above the post and choose “Move to Trash”.

This will move the photo or video to the trash folder where it will be permanently deleted after 30 days. You can also tap on individual photos or videos before selecting “Move to Trash”.

Deleting Mass Messenger Conversations

Chats in Facebook Messenger can also build up over time. To delete an entire conversation thread:

1. Open the Messenger app.
2. Swipe left on the conversation you want to delete.
3. Tap “Delete thread”.
4. Confirm by tapping “Delete thread” again.

This will completely wipe the conversation. To delete an individual message in a thread, long press on the message and choose “Delete message”.

Downloading Your Facebook Data

Before deleting documents and data permanently, you may want to download a copy for your records. Here’s how to download your Facebook data on iPhone:

1. Open Facebook and tap the three lines menu.
2. Scroll down and tap “Settings & Privacy”.
3. Tap “Settings”.
4. Scroll down and tap “Your Facebook Information”.
5. Tap “View”
6. Tap “Create File”.

This will compile all your Facebook data into a downloadable file. You can choose which data types to include. Tap “Deselect All” and then check the boxes next to “Posts”, “Photos/Videos”, “Messages” and other categories you want to download. The file may take a while to generate depending on how much data is being compiled.

Deleting Specific Data Types

For more granular deletion of data, follow these steps:

Deleting Old Posts

1. Go to your profile on Facebook.
2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
3. Select “Activity Log”.
4. Tap “Your Posts” at the top.
5. Tap the filter icon.
6. Select a custom date range to view posts from a certain time period.
7. Tap the three dots next to each post you want to delete and select “Move to trash”.

Deleting Uploaded Photos/Videos

1. Go to your profile.
2. Tap “Photos”.
3. Tap “Albums”.
4. Tap the album you want to delete photos from.
5. Tap the three dots on each photo/video and choose “Move to Trash”.

Deleting Saved Items

1. Go to your profile.
2. Tap the three dots menu.
3. Select “Saved”.
4. Tap the three dots icon next to an item.
5. Select “Unsave Post” to remove it.

This will delete any posts, photos, videos or other content you have saved. You can also access and manage Saved items from the shortcut tab on Facebook’s homepage.

Deleting Comments

1. Go to your profile.
2. Tap “Comments” under the About section.
3. Tap the three dots next to a comment.
4. Select “Delete Comment”.

This will immediately remove any comments you have made on posts, photos, videos, etc. The comments will be deleted from the original post as well.

Deleting Location History

1. Go to “Settings & Privacy”
2. Tap “Location”
3. Tap “Manage Location History”
4. Tap the three dots next to a location.
5. Select “Delete”

This will remove specific locations Facebook has stored based on your GPS or locations you have tagged.

Deleting Your Entire Facebook Account

If you want to delete your Facebook account and all associated data completely, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select “Account Ownership and Control”.
3. Tap “Deactivation and Deletion”.
4. Select “Delete Account”
5. Tap “Continue to Account Deletion”
6. Select “Delete Account”
7. Enter your password and tap “Continue”
8. Tap “Delete Account”

This will immediately disable your account and begin the deletion process. It may take up to 90 days for all your data to be permanently erased from Facebook’s servers. You can log back in within 30 days to cancel the deletion if desired.

How to Delete Facebook Messenger Conversations

Here are the steps to delete Facebook Messenger conversations:

1. Open the Messenger app.
2. Swipe left on the conversation thread you want to delete.
3. Tap the “Delete” button.
4. Tap “Delete conversation” to confirm.

To delete an individual message:

1. Open the conversation.
2. Long press the message.
3. Tap “Delete message”.

Deleting Facebook Messenger conversations will remove them completely from the app. The messages will be deleted for you and all other participants in the thread.

How to Delete Facebook Messages

To delete Facebook messages:

1. Open the Facebook app.
2. Go to your messages by tapping the message icon.
3. Tap the conversation thread to open it.
4. Press and hold the message you want to delete.
5. Tap “Delete” to remove the message.

This will delete the message from the conversation thread. To delete the entire thread:

1. Swipe left on the thread in your messages list.
2. Tap “Delete thread”.
3. Tap “Delete thread” again to confirm.

All participants in the thread will lose access to the messages after you delete it. The messages cannot be recovered.

How to Delete Specific Facebook Posts

To delete specific posts on Facebook:

1. Go to your profile page.
2. Find the post you want to delete and tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Select “Move to trash” from the menu.
4. Tap “Move” to confirm.

The post will be deleted after 30 days. To permanently erase it right away:

1. Go to your Activity Log.
2. Select “Your Posts” at the top.
3. In the Trash folder, tap the three dots on the post.
4. Select “Delete” to permanently erase.

How to Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently

To permanently delete your Facebook account:

1. Click on the down arrow in the top right and select “Settings”.
2. Click “Your Facebook Information” in the left column.
3. Click “Deactivation and Deletion”.
4. Select “Delete Account” and click “Continue to Account Deletion”.
5. Enter your password and click “Continue”.
6. Click “Delete Account”.

Once you confirm account deletion, your profile, photos, posts, videos, and all other data will be permanently erased over the next 90 days. You have 30 days to cancel deletion and reactivate your account if you change your mind.

How to Download Your Facebook Data Before Deleting

Before deleting your Facebook account and data, you may want to download a copy of your information for your records:

1. Go to “Settings” and click “Your Facebook Information”.
2. Click on “View” next to “Download Your Information”.
3. Click “Create File” to start compiling your data.
4. Deselect all data types then select only what you want to download.
5. Click “Create File” again.

Facebook will prepare a download of your selected data. This can take a while depending on how much data there is. You will receive a notification when your download file is ready.

How to Temporarily Deactivate Your Facebook Account

If you need a break from Facebook but don’t want to permanently delete, you can temporarily deactivate your account:

1. Go to “Settings” and click “Account Ownership and Control”.
2. Select “Deactivation and Deletion”.
3. Click on “Deactivate Account” and confirm.

Your profile will be hidden until you log back in with your credentials. To reactive your account:

1. Go to Facebook.com and click “Log In”.
2. Enter your email and password.
3. Click “Log In” and your account will be restored.

Conclusion

Deleting Facebook data allows you to take control of your privacy and digital footprint. Make sure to download any important documents, photos or other media before deletion. While deactivated, your account remains in a pending state for 30 days before being permanently disabled. Be certain before proceeding with full account deletion, as the process cannot be reversed.