How to clear history in WhatsApp with an interlocutor - briefly?
To clear the chat history in WhatsApp with a specific contact, you can delete the individual chat or choose to "Delete for Me" within the chat settings. Alternatively, you can select "Clear Chat" from the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the chat window.
How to clear history in WhatsApp with an interlocutor - in detail?
Clearing the chat history in WhatsApp with a specific contact can be beneficial for various reasons, such as freeing up storage space or maintaining privacy. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure that you are signed in and have access to your chat history.
- Select the Chat: Locate the contact with whom you wish to clear the chat history. You can do this by scrolling through your list of chats or using the search function at the top of the screen.
- Access Chat Settings: Once you have selected the chat, tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right-hand corner of the screen (Android) or the contact's name at the top (iOS). This will open a menu with various options related to that specific chat.
- Clear Chat History: In the menu, look for an option labeled "More" (Android) or "Delete Chat" (iOS). Tap on this option. You may be prompted to confirm your decision; tap "OK" or "Delete" to proceed.
- Confirmation: After confirming, WhatsApp will delete the chat history with that contact. Please note that this action is irreversible—once the chat history is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
Important Considerations:
- Deleting chat history does not remove media files (photos, videos, etc.) from your device's storage. To free up additional space, you may need to manually delete these files or use WhatsApp's built-in storage management tools.
- If you have enabled backups for WhatsApp (either via Google Drive on Android or iCloud on iOS), the deleted chat history will still be present in your backup until the next scheduled backup overwrites it.
- Deleting chat history does not affect the chat history of the other participant in the conversation. They will still have access to the messages unless they also delete their chat history with you.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clear your chat history in WhatsApp, ensuring that your conversations remain private and your device's storage remains optimized.