How to clear WhatsApp history - briefly?
To clear your WhatsApp history, you can use the "Delete Messages" feature within a chat or group. Alternatively, you can go to "Settings," then "Storage and Data," and select "Manage Storage" to delete specific chats or clear all data.
How to clear WhatsApp history - in detail?
Clearing the history on WhatsApp can help free up storage space and improve the overall performance of your device. Here are detailed steps on how to do it:
Clearing Chat History
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Select a Chat: Choose the individual or group chat whose history you want to clear.
- Access Menu: For Android devices, tap the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen. On iOS devices, tap the contact's name at the top of the screen.
- Delete Chat: Scroll down and select "More" or "Delete chat". Confirm your action by tapping "Delete" again. This will remove the chat history from your device but not from WhatsApp’s servers.
Clearing All Media Files
- Open WhatsApp Settings: On Android, tap the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner and select "Settings". On iOS, go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Storage and Data: Navigate to "Storage and data".
- Manage Storage: Tap on "Manage storage". Here you will see a list of all chats along with the amount of storage they are using.
- Select Media Type: You can choose to clear specific types of media such as videos, images, GIFs, or documents by tapping on them.
- Clear Media: Confirm your selection and WhatsApp will remove the selected media from your device while keeping the chat history intact.
Clearing All Chats (Android Only)
- Open WhatsApp Settings: Tap the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner and select "Settings".
- Chats: Go to "Chats".
- Clear All Chats: Scroll down and tap on "Clear all chats". Confirm your action by tapping "OK". This will delete all chat history from your device but not from WhatsApp’s servers.
Backup Before Clearing
Before you proceed with clearing any data, it is highly recommended to create a backup of your WhatsApp data. This can be done through the in-built backup feature within WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp Settings: Tap the three dots (⋮) on Android or go to "Settings" on iOS.
- Chats: Go to "Chats".
- Backup: Tap on "Backup" and follow the prompts to create a backup of your chat history, media, and settings.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clear the history on WhatsApp, ensuring that your device remains optimized and free from unnecessary clutter.