Help Delete text message history/lookup

[Android Question]

Hi,

I need to delete the history of phone numbers i've texted. I've deleted the contact already and all the previous texts. The problem is when i go to write a text message from scratch, i know the first three numbers and when I type them in, i get a history or lookup pop-up underneath that displays the full phone number.

Long story, i have to stop texting this person.
I have an HTC-One Android.

Let me know if you need me to clarify anything further

 

[amarie82]

Are you using any 3rd party messaging apps? You can always clear the data on the messaging app in settings, app, or app manager, messaging app n clear data! Keep in mind it will set all settings back to default in that app and could possibly delete all SMS!

 

[Eric5885]

Thanks but you're going to need to be more specific - no i'm not using any third party messenger. I can delete past text conversations but i want to delete the the numbers no longer saved under a contact but that still appear when i begin typing in a number under creating a new text from scratch

 

[Hadron]

Amarie is suggesting clearing data for the message app itself, rather than deleting conversations. Go into Settings > Apps > All, select the message app and "clear data" (she was actually being specific, except she couldn't tell you which message app because she didn't know which you used - since you've told us it's the stock one I can tell you to look in the All tab of Apps settings). If the reason for your problem is that the message app has kept a record of numbers you have texted previously then this will clear it.

I'd suggest backing up your messages first. I don't think this will erase all messages (they are stored in a separate database), but I'm not certain that it won't, so best to be safe.

 

[Eric5885]

THis is great, thanks except i found it but the "clear data" button is grey-d out

 

[Hadron]

Really? I don't think I've ever seen that except where the app has no data stored (which you should be able to see from that screen).

 

[Eric5885]

I've attached a screenshot, maybe this will give you an idea

 

[Eric5885]

Upping

maybe because the messaging app is installed on the SIM card rather than the phone memory or vice versa?