How can I delete messages in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?
To delete messages in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the chat where you want to delete a message.
- Tap and hold on the message until it turns gray, then tap "Delete" at the bottom of the screen.
How can I delete messages in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?
Deleting messages in WhatsApp on an iPhone is a straightforward process, but it's important to understand the different methods available depending on whether you want to delete messages for yourself or for everyone in a conversation. Below are detailed steps for both scenarios:
Deleting Messages for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat where you want to delete messages. You can do this by tapping on the chat from the Chats screen or searching for the contact in the search bar at the top.
- Access Message Options: To select a message, tap and hold on it until a menu appears with options like "Copy," "Forward," and "More."
- Select Multiple Messages (Optional): If you want to delete more than one message, tap on "More" in the menu. This will allow you to select multiple messages by tapping on each one.
- Delete the Message(s): After selecting the message(s), tap on the trash can icon at the bottom left of your screen. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The selected message(s) will be deleted from your chat, but they will still be visible to the other participants in the conversation.
Deleting Messages for Everyone
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat where you want to delete messages. You can do this by tapping on the chat from the Chats screen or searching for the contact in the search bar at the top.
- Access Message Options: To select a message, tap and hold on it until a menu appears with options like "Copy," "Forward," and "More."
- Select Multiple Messages (Optional): If you want to delete more than one message, tap on "More" in the menu. This will allow you to select multiple messages by tapping on each one.
- Delete the Message(s): After selecting the message(s), tap and hold on the message again until a new set of options appears at the top of your screen. Tap on "Delete for Everyone." Confirm the deletion when prompted. This will remove the selected message(s) from everyone's chat in the conversation, not just your own.
Important Notes:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature is only available within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending a message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself.
- Group Chats: When deleting messages in group chats, all participants will see that a message was deleted, but they won't see the content of the message unless it was forwarded or quoted.
- Backup: Deleting messages does not remove them from your iPhone backup. To ensure complete removal, you may need to delete the chat entirely and manage your backups accordingly.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clean up your WhatsApp conversations on an iPhone.