How to batch delete iMessage messages on Desktop (Macbookpro)

Hey guys,
I was wondering if there is a better method to delete the messages than deleting one by one the message in the iMessage panel...
thanks very much for your help
Jeff Chaine

daniel lfromorlando wrote:
I understand that I can reset or restore the iPhone, but this shouldn't have to be an everyday procedure. For example, under "Settings/General/Safari", you can "Clear History", "Clear Cookies" and/or "Clear Cache". You should be able to do the same with text messages.
Any other thoughts or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
The problem should go away after resetting or restoring once, so it won't be a everyday procedure.
If you just want a new feature added to reset or clear text message cache, leave a feature request here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
WTH.

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