Text Message Deletion Question

[katydid99]

I have a thread with over 1200 text messages in it which I need to delete to improve the lag on my phone....however there are a few of the messages which I would like to keep. I am using the stock message app. When I long press to delete the thread there is an option you can check to delete locked messages, however no where can I find the ability to lock a message. Does anyone know how to lock a message within a thread so you can delete the thread but keep just a few of the messages? Thanks

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

Have you tried a long-press on the message itself? Should be the last option in the menu.

 

[katydid99]

Works thanks!

 

[xx_bishop_xx]

Certainly.