Your lock screen shouldn't be a bulletin board of chaos. You control what appears. For a truly minimalist experience, set your lock screen to show only Time, Date, and Weather. Everything else is a notification you didn't ask for.
How to set text messages to be kept for 30 days or 1 year (not forever)
To do this, dive into Settings > Notifications > Show Previews. Choose "When Unlocked" to see message previews, or even better, "Never" for a pure, zen-like experience. Your messages are still there—you just have to decide to look.
Cultural reference: Think of this like the "Do Not Disrupt" sign on a hotel door. It’s not anti-social; it’s pro-your own rest. Your phone’s lock screen is your front door, not a store window.
