How do I turn off disappearing messages mode in WhatsApp?

How do I turn off disappearing messages mode in WhatsApp - briefly?

To turn off disappearing messages mode in WhatsApp, follow these steps:

  1. Open the chat where you want to disable this feature.
  2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen, then select "Disappearing Messages" and turn it off.

How do I turn off disappearing messages mode in WhatsApp - in detail?

To disable the disappearing messages mode in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. You can do this by tapping on the WhatsApp icon from your home screen or app drawer.
  2. Access the Chat Settings: Navigate to the chat where you have enabled disappearing messages. This could be a group chat or an individual conversation.
  3. Tap on the Chat Header: At the top of the chat window, tap on the name or header area that displays the name of the contact or group. This action will open the chat settings menu.
  4. Select 'Disappearing Messages': In the chat settings menu, look for an option labeled "Disappearing Messages." Tapping on this option will allow you to manage the disappearing messages feature.
  5. Turn Off Disappearing Messages: You will see a toggle switch or a button that says something like "On" or "Enabled." To turn off the disappearing messages mode, simply tap on this toggle switch or button. This action will disable the feature and your messages will no longer disappear after a set period of time.
  6. Confirm Changes: If prompted, confirm any changes by tapping on an appropriate confirmation button such as "OK" or "Save."

By following these steps, you can effectively turn off the disappearing messages mode in WhatsApp for any specific chat. This feature is useful when you no longer need the additional privacy provided by disappearing messages and wish to retain your conversation history.