How do I delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone if I have only deleted it from my own device on iPhone - briefly?
If you've already deleted the message from your device and want to ensure it's removed for everyone in WhatsApp, you can't undo this action on an iPhone. However, you can take advantage of the "Delete for Everyone" feature before 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds have passed since sending the message.
How do I delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone if I have only deleted it from my own device on iPhone - in detail?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone, including yourself, you need to use the "Delete for Everyone" feature rather than simply deleting the message from your own device. Here are the detailed steps to do this on an iPhone:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold on the message that you wish to delete until a menu appears at the bottom of the screen.
- Delete for Everyone Option: In the menu, select "Delete" from the options provided. This action will initiate the deletion process.
- Confirm Deletion: You will be prompted with a confirmation dialog asking if you want to delete the message. Tap on "Delete for Everyone".
- Check Status: After confirming, WhatsApp will attempt to delete the message from both your device and the recipient's device. If successful, you will see a notification stating that the message was deleted. If the deletion is unsuccessful, it will notify you that the message could not be deleted for everyone.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature only works if both you and the recipient have not read the message yet. If the message has already been read by either party, it cannot be deleted from their device.
- Group Chats: In group chats, all participants must have an active internet connection when the message is sent to ensure that the deletion process works for everyone.
- Notifications: The recipients will not be notified if you delete a message before they see it. However, they might notice that a message has been removed if they are in the chat at the time of deletion.
Alternative Method:
If the "Delete for Everyone" feature does not work, you can try to manually inform the recipient about the mistake and ask them to delete the message from their end. However, this method is less reliable as it depends on the recipient's cooperation.