How do I delete messages in WhatsApp for both myself and the recipient - briefly?
To delete messages in WhatsApp for both yourself and the recipient, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This option is available within one hour of sending or receiving a message, allowing you to remove it from your chat history as well as the recipient's.
How do I delete messages in WhatsApp for both myself and the recipient - in detail?
Deleting messages in WhatsApp can be a useful feature when you need to remove a message from your chat history, either for yourself or for both you and the recipient. This guide will walk you through the detailed steps to accomplish this on both iOS and Android devices.
Deleting Messages for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Go to Chats: Navigate to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold the message until it gets highlighted.
- Delete for Me: At the top of the screen, tap the 'Delete' icon (represented by a trash can). This will remove the message from your chat history but not from the recipient’s device.
Deleting Messages for Both You and the Recipient
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Go to Chats: Navigate to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold the message until it gets highlighted.
- Delete for Everyone: At the top of the screen, tap the 'Delete' icon (represented by a trash can). Then, select 'Delete for everyone'. This will remove the message from both your chat history and the recipient’s device.
Important Considerations
- Time Limit: You have up to 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds to delete a message for both you and the recipient after it has been sent. After this time frame, only the 'Delete for Me' option will be available.
- Read Receipts: If the recipient has read the message before you delete it, they will still see the content of the message in their notifications until they open WhatsApp. However, the message will no longer appear in the chat for either party.
- Group Chats: In group chats, all participants will see a notification that a message was deleted. The content of the message will not be visible to any member of the group.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp messages and ensure that sensitive or irrelevant information is removed from both your chat history and that of the recipient.