How to clear voice messages in WhatsApp - briefly?
To clear voice messages in WhatsApp, you can either select the message and tap on the delete icon or go to "Settings" > "Storage and Data" > "Manage Storage" and select the specific contact or group to delete all their voice messages at once.
How to clear voice messages in WhatsApp - in detail?
Clearing voice messages in WhatsApp can be a useful way to free up storage space on your device and maintain an organized chat history. Here's a detailed guide on how to delete voice messages:
Deleting Individual Voice Messages
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select a Chat: Choose the chat from which you want to delete voice messages.
- Find Voice Messages: Scroll through the conversation to locate the voice message you wish to delete.
- Long Press on Voice Message: Tap and hold the voice message until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete Option: Select the "Delete" option from the menu. You will be prompted with two options: "Delete for Me" or "Delete for Everyone."
- Delete for Me: This option deletes the voice message only from your device, and it will remain visible to the recipient.
- Delete for Everyone: This option allows you to delete the voice message from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this feature is available only within 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds after sending the message.
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm your choice by tapping "Delete."
Clearing All Voice Messages in a Chat
If you want to delete all voice messages from a specific chat, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select a Chat: Choose the chat from which you want to delete all voice messages.
- Open Chat Settings: Tap on the name or profile picture of the contact at the top of the chat screen to open the chat settings.
- Delete Chat: Scroll down and tap on "Delete chat." You will be prompted with options: "Delete for Me" or "Delete for Everyone."
- Delete for Me: This option deletes all messages, including voice messages, from your device but keeps them visible to the recipient.
- Delete for Everyone: This option allows you to delete all messages, including voice messages, from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this feature is available only within 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds after sending the message.
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm your choice by tapping "Delete."
Backing Up Voice Messages Before Deletion
Before deleting voice messages, you might want to back them up to ensure that important conversations are not lost permanently:
- Open WhatsApp Settings: Go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Access Chats: Tap on "Chats."
- Backup Option: Tap on "Chat Backup."
- Start Backup: Follow the prompts to back up your chats, including voice messages, to Google Drive or iCloud, depending on your device.
Additional Tips
- Regular Cleaning: Make it a habit to clean up old and irrelevant voice messages regularly to keep your chat history organized and your storage space free.
- Check Storage Usage: You can check the storage usage of your WhatsApp by going to "Settings" > "Storage and Data." This will give you an overview of how much space is being used by different types of media, including voice messages.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage and clear voice messages in WhatsApp, ensuring that your device remains clutter-free and your communication stays organized.