How do I delete a message for everyone in WhatsApp if I have only deleted it for myself - briefly?
If you have already deleted a message from your end on WhatsApp, unfortunately, you cannot delete it for everyone else. The feature to recall messages is available only within the first seven minutes after sending the message.
How do I delete a message for everyone in WhatsApp if I have only deleted it for myself - in detail?
If you've already deleted a message for yourself in WhatsApp and now want to delete it for everyone, unfortunately, there's no built-in feature that allows you to do this retroactively. However, there are some workarounds that might help you achieve your goal:
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Delete the Message Before Everyone Sees It: The key is to act quickly. If you realize your mistake soon after sending the message and before anyone has seen it, you can delete the entire conversation from your device. Here's how:
- Go to the chat where you sent the message.
- Tap on the three dots (or the gear icon) in the top right corner.
- Select "More" and then tap on "Delete Chat".
- Confirm by tapping "Delete". This will remove the chat from your device, but it won't delete the message for others. However, if they haven't seen the message yet, it might not appear in their chat history.
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Revoke Message Permissions: Another method is to revoke the message permissions. This can be done by:
- Going to your phone's settings.
- Navigating to "Apps" and then selecting "WhatsApp".
- Tapping on "Permissions" and then revoking the "Storage" permission.
- After doing this, WhatsApp might ask for permissions again when you open it. Simply deny the storage permission request. This won't delete the message for others, but it can prevent them from seeing it if they haven't already.
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Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp: If the above methods don't work or aren't suitable, you can try uninstalling and then reinstalling WhatsApp. This will delete all your local data, including messages, but it won't affect others' chats. Here's how:
- Uninstall WhatsApp from your device.
- Reinstall it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Set up your account again. Your message history will be deleted from your device, but not from others'.