How do I delete a conversation with someone on WhatsApp so that it is deleted for them as well - briefly?
To delete a conversation with someone on WhatsApp so that it is also deleted for them, you need to use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This option allows you to remove messages from both your chat and the recipient's chat within seven minutes of sending.
How do I delete a conversation with someone on WhatsApp so that it is deleted for them as well - in detail?
To delete a conversation with someone on WhatsApp so that it is also deleted from their device, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This feature allows you to remove messages for both parties in a chat within seven minutes of sending them. Here’s how to do it:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the individual or group chat that you want to delete messages from.
- Tap and Hold: Tap and hold on the message(s) you wish to delete until they are highlighted. You can select multiple messages by tapping on them individually while holding down on one of them.
- Delete Option: Once the messages are selected, you will see a trash can icon appear at the top of your screen. Tap this icon.
- Confirm Deletion: A prompt will appear asking if you want to delete the message(s) for everyone or just for yourself. Select "Delete for Everyone."
- Successful Deletion: If successful, the message(s) will be replaced by a notification stating "This message was deleted" for both you and the recipient(s). Keep in mind that this feature only works within seven minutes of sending the initial message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages from your own device using the "Delete for Me" option.
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Deleting Entire Chat: If you want to delete an entire conversation with someone, you can do so by following these steps:
- Go to the chat you wish to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of your screen.
- Select "More" and then tap on "Delete Chat."
- Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete" again in the pop-up window.
Deleting a chat will remove it from both your device and the recipient’s device. However, this action is irreversible, so make sure you really want to delete the conversation before proceeding.
For additional privacy, ensure that your WhatsApp app and operating system are updated to the latest versions to take full advantage of the "Delete for Everyone" feature and other security updates.