How to completely delete a chat in WhatsApp for the interlocutor - briefly?
To completely delete a chat in WhatsApp for the interlocutor, you need to delete the conversation on your own device first and then choose to "Delete for Everyone" when prompted. This action will remove the conversation from both your device and the recipient's device.
How to completely delete a chat in WhatsApp for the interlocutor - in detail?
Deleting a chat in WhatsApp can be essential for maintaining privacy or clearing up space. While deleting a chat from your device removes it from your view, it does not delete the chat history from the recipient's device. To completely delete a chat for both you and the interlocutor, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Find the chat you want to delete in your chat list.
- Delete for Me: Tap and hold the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen. Select 'Delete Chat' from this menu. You will be prompted with two options: 'Delete for Me' or 'Delete for Everyone'. Choose 'Delete for Me'. This action will remove the chat from your device but leave it intact on the recipient’s end.
- Request to Delete for Everyone: To completely delete the chat for both you and the interlocutor, tap and hold the chat again and select 'Delete Chat' > 'Delete for Everyone'. This option is available only for a limited time after sending a message (within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds). After this period, the 'Delete for Everyone' feature will not be available.
- Confirm Deletion: Once you select 'Delete for Everyone', a confirmation dialog will appear. Tap 'DELETE' to confirm your action. This will remove the chat from both your device and the recipient’s device.
- Check Deletion Status: After deleting, you can check the status of the deletion in the chat details. If successful, it will indicate that the message was deleted for everyone.
Important Notes:
- The 'Delete for Everyone' feature only works if both parties are using the latest version of WhatsApp.
- Deleted messages cannot be recovered by either party.
- Media and files sent in the chat will also be removed from both devices.
- This process should be used cautiously, as it permanently removes all traces of the conversation for both participants.
By following these steps, you can ensure that a chat is completely deleted not only from your device but also from the recipient's device, maintaining your privacy and clearing up space efficiently.