How can I delete all messages in a WhatsApp chat for the other person immediately, even if time has passed - briefly?
Deleting all messages in a WhatsApp chat for another person is not possible after they have been read or delivered, regardless of the time that has passed. This restriction applies to both individual and group chats.
How can I delete all messages in a WhatsApp chat for the other person immediately, even if time has passed - in detail?
Deleting all messages in a WhatsApp chat for another person immediately, regardless of when they were sent, is not straightforward due to WhatsApp's privacy and security measures. However, there are a few methods you can consider:
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Delete for Everyone: If the message is within the 1-hour, 8-minute, 30-second time frame since it was sent, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. Here's how:
- Open the chat with the messages you want to delete.
- Tap and hold on the message or select multiple messages by tapping on them while holding the Ctrl key (Android) or Command key (iPhone).
- Tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen.
- Select "Delete for Everyone." This will remove the messages from both your and the recipient's chat.
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Clear Chat: This method deletes the entire chat history from your device, but not from the recipient's device. To clear a chat:
- Open WhatsApp.
- Go to the chat you want to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (Android) or the name of the contact (iPhone) at the top right corner.
- Select "More" > "Clear Chat."
- Confirm by tapping "Clear." This will remove all messages from your device, but they will still be visible to the other person unless they also clear their chat.
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Revoke Message Delivery: If you want to prevent someone from seeing a message after it's been sent, you can revoke its delivery status. However, this only works if the recipient hasn't seen or read the message yet:
- Turn off your internet connection (Wi-Fi and mobile data).
- Go to WhatsApp settings > Account > Privacy > Read Receipts and turn it off.
- Revoke message delivery by going to the chat, tapping on the message, and selecting "Revoke." This will remove the message from both your and the recipient's device if they haven't seen or read it yet.