How to clear the WhatsApp chat on iPhone - briefly?
To clear a specific WhatsApp chat on your iPhone, open the chat you want to delete, tap on the contact's name at the top, and then select "Delete Chat." This action will remove the chat from your device but keep it on the sender's device unless they also delete it.
How to clear the WhatsApp chat on iPhone - in detail?
Clearing a WhatsApp chat on an iPhone can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to delete individual messages or entire conversations. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Deleting Individual Messages
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Chat: Go to the chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Select Message(s): Long press on a message until it is highlighted, then tap on other messages you wish to delete. This will select multiple messages at once.
- Delete Messages: Tap the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete" in the pop-up window.
Deleting Entire Conversations
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Go to Settings: Tap on "Settings" at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Access Storage and Data: Navigate to "Storage and Data".
- Manage Storage: Under this section, you'll see a list of all chats along with their storage usage.
- Select Chat: Tap on the chat you want to delete.
- Delete Chat: Scroll down and tap on "Delete Chat" at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete Chat" again in the pop-up window.
Deleting Messages for Everyone (for a limited time)
WhatsApp offers a feature that allows you to delete messages not only from your device but also from the recipient's device. This option is available for up to 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending the message:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Chat: Go to the chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Select Message(s): Long press on a message until it is highlighted, then tap on other messages you wish to delete. This will select multiple messages at once.
- Delete for Everyone: Tap on "Delete" at the bottom of the screen, and then select "Delete for Everyone". Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window.
Clearing Media from Storage
If you want to free up storage space by clearing media (photos, videos, etc.) from WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Go to Settings: Tap on "Settings" at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Access Storage and Data: Navigate to "Storage and Data".
- Review and Delete Media: Under this section, you can review all the media files stored in WhatsApp. Tap on any item to preview it, and then tap on "Delete" if you wish to remove it from your storage.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clear your WhatsApp chats on an iPhone.