How to clear a chat in WhatsApp for yourself and your interlocutor - briefly?
To clear a chat in WhatsApp for both you and your contact, you can use the "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone" features. Simply select the message or conversation, tap on the three dots (More options), and choose the appropriate delete option.
How to clear a chat in WhatsApp for yourself and your interlocutor - in detail?
Clearing a chat in WhatsApp can be essential for maintaining privacy or freeing up space on your device. Here’s a detailed guide on how to clear a chat for both you and your interlocutor:
For Yourself
If you want to delete messages from your side only, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you wish to clear.
- Tap and hold on the message you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Select the trash can icon (Delete) from the menu options.
- Confirm by tapping Delete for me. This action removes the message from your device but leaves it intact on your interlocutor's device.
For Both You and Your Interlocutor
To delete messages for both parties, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature:
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
- Tap and hold on the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Select the trash can icon (Delete) from the menu options.
- Confirm by tapping Delete for Everyone. This action will remove the message from both your device and your interlocutor's device, provided they haven’t read it yet or their device hasn’t synced.
Additional Tips:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature works only if the recipient has not seen the message yet. If the message is already delivered (but not read), you will still be able to delete it, but your interlocutor will see a notification saying "This message was deleted."
- Backup: Deleted messages are removed from your backup as well. However, if you have backups that include deleted messages and you restore from them, the deleted messages might return to your chat history.
- Group Chats: In group chats, all participants will see a notification saying "This message was deleted" when a message is deleted for everyone.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp conversations and maintain privacy as needed.