How to completely delete a conversation in WhatsApp - briefly?
To completely delete a conversation in WhatsApp, you can either swipe left on the chat and tap "Delete," or go to the chat details by tapping the top of the screen, select "More" (three dots), and then choose "Delete Chat." This action will remove the conversation from your device.
How to completely delete a conversation in WhatsApp - in detail?
To completely delete a conversation in WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen to access your list of conversations.
- Select the Conversation: Find and select the conversation you want to delete by tapping on it.
- Open Chat Settings: Within the selected chat, tap on the three vertical dots (more options) located in the top right corner of the screen. This will open a menu with various options.
- Delete Chat: From the menu, select "More" and then choose "Delete Chat". You will be prompted to confirm your decision. Tap on "DELETE" to proceed.
- Confirm Deletion: A pop-up message will appear asking if you want to delete the chat. Confirm by tapping on "DELETE" again. Note that this action cannot be undone, and all messages, photos, videos, and other media in the conversation will be permanently deleted from your device.
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Clear Media from Storage (Optional): If you also want to clear the media files associated with the chat from your device's storage, follow these additional steps:
- Backup Considerations: Before deleting a conversation, consider if you need to back up any important messages or media. WhatsApp allows you to create backups of your chats to Google Drive (for Android users) or iCloud (for iOS users).
By following these steps, you can ensure that the selected conversation is completely deleted from your WhatsApp account and device storage.