How to completely delete messages in WhatsApp for the other person - briefly?
To completely delete messages in WhatsApp for the other person, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This option allows you to remove messages from both your and the recipient's chat history within seven minutes of sending.
How to completely delete messages in WhatsApp for the other person - in detail?
To completely delete messages in WhatsApp for another person, you have a few options, but it's important to note that these actions are irreversible and will remove the message from both your device and theirs. Here’s how you can do it:
For Individual Messages:
- Open WhatsApp on your device.
- Navigate to the chat where the message is located.
- Find the specific message you want to delete.
- Long press on the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen with several options (Delete for Me, Cancel).
- Tap on Delete for Everyone. This will remove the message from your device and theirs.
For Entire Chats:
- Open WhatsApp on your device.
- Go to Settings by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select Account.
- Tap on Storage and Data.
- You will see options for managing storage space. To delete a chat, tap on Manage Storage.
- Find the chat you want to delete from the list.
- Tap on the chat, then select Delete Chat. This action will remove the entire conversation history from your device and the other person's device as well.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature only works within seven minutes of sending the message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself using the "Delete for Me" option.
- Message Visibility: Even if a message is successfully deleted for everyone, it may still be visible in notifications until they are cleared or the device is rebooted.
- Backup and Restore: If the other person has backups enabled on their device, there’s a chance that deleted messages might still exist in those backups.
By following these steps, you can ensure that unwanted messages are completely removed from both your and the recipient's devices, maintaining the privacy and integrity of your conversations.