Can I delete SMS messages from WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, you can delete SMS messages from WhatsApp. To do so, open the chat with the message you want to delete, tap and hold on the message until the options menu appears, then select "Delete" for individual messages or "Delete all" to remove all messages from that conversation.
Can I delete SMS messages from WhatsApp - in detail?
Yes, you can delete SMS messages from WhatsApp. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:
Deleting Individual Messages
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Long-press on the message until it is highlighted. This will bring up options at the top of your screen.
- Delete the Message: Tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top. Confirm the deletion if prompted.
Deleting Multiple Messages
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the messages you want to delete are located.
- Select the Messages: Long-press on the first message until it is highlighted, then tap on other messages to select them as well. This will bring up options at the top of your screen.
- Delete the Messages: Tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top. Confirm the deletion if prompted.
Deleting Entire Conversations
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Go to Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Settings." On iOS, tap on "Settings" at the bottom of the screen.
- Chats: Select "Chats" from the settings menu.
- Delete Chats: Choose "Delete Chats." You will see a list of all your chats.
- Select the Chat to Delete: Tap on the chat you want to delete. Confirm the deletion if prompted.
Deleting Media (Photos, Videos)
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the media you want to delete is located.
- Select the Media: Long-press on the photo or video until it is highlighted, then tap on other media files to select them as well if necessary. This will bring up options at the top of your screen.
- Delete the Media: Tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top. Confirm the deletion if prompted.
Important Notes:
- Backup: Before you delete any messages, consider backing up your chats to avoid losing important data.
- Group Chats: Deleting a message in a group chat will remove it for everyone in the chat, not just for you.
- Limited Time: WhatsApp allows you to delete messages only within a certain time frame (7 minutes for everyone and 1 hour 8 minutes for yourself). After this period, deletion is no longer possible.