How do I permanently delete all conversations in WhatsApp on an iPhone?

How do I permanently delete all conversations in WhatsApp on an iPhone - briefly?

To permanently delete all conversations in WhatsApp on an iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings" > "Chats."
2. Select "Delete All Chats" and confirm the action. This will remove all conversation history from your device.

How do I permanently delete all conversations in WhatsApp on an iPhone - in detail?

To permanently delete all conversations in WhatsApp on an iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Data: Before deleting any data, it is crucial to create a backup of your WhatsApp messages and media. This ensures that you can restore the information if needed.

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to Settings > Chats.
   • Tap on Chat Backup.
   • Follow the prompts to back up your chats to iCloud.

2. Delete Individual Chats: To delete conversations one by one, follow these steps:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to the Chats tab.
   • Swipe left on the chat you want to delete.
   • Tap Delete.
   • Confirm by tapping Delete Chat again.

3. Delete All Chats at Once: If you prefer to delete all chats simultaneously, you can do so through the settings:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to Settings > Chats.
   • Tap on Chat History.
   • Select Delete All Chats.
   • Confirm by tapping Delete All Chats again.

4. Clear Storage: After deleting the chats, you may also want to clear the storage to free up space on your iPhone:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to Settings > Data and Storage Usage.
   • Tap on Storage Usage.
   • Select the chat or media type you wish to delete (e.g., Documents, Photos, etc.).
   • Swipe left on the item and tap Delete.

5. Log Out of WhatsApp Web: If you have WhatsApp Web enabled, make sure to log out to ensure all data is permanently deleted:

   • Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
   • Go to Settings > Linked Devices.
   • Select the device you want to log out from.
   • Tap Log Out.