How to completely delete SMS messages from WhatsApp - briefly?
To completely delete SMS messages from WhatsApp, you can either delete the conversation or use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within 1 hour of sending the message.
How to completely delete SMS messages from WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting SMS messages from WhatsApp involves a few steps, depending on whether you want to delete individual messages or entire conversations. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Deleting Individual Messages
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Go to the chat from which you want to delete specific messages.
- Long Press on Message: Find the message you wish to delete and long-press on it until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete Option: Tap on the 'Delete' icon (it looks like a trash can).
- Confirm Deletion: A pop-up will ask if you want to delete the message for everyone or just for you. Choose the appropriate option:
- For Everyone: This will remove the message from both your device and the recipient’s device. Note that this option is only available for a short period after sending the message (usually within 7 minutes).
- Just for Me: This deletes the message only on your end. The recipient will still see it in their chat history.
Deleting Entire Conversations
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Go to Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots at the top right corner and select 'Settings'. On iOS, go to the 'Settings' tab at the bottom right of the screen.
- Storage and Data: Navigate to 'Storage and Data'.
- Manage Storage: Tap on 'Manage Storage'. This will show you a list of chats sorted by the amount of space they take up.
- Select Chat: Find the chat you want to delete and tap on it.
- Delete Chat: Tap on the 'Delete Chat' option at the bottom of the screen.
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the chat. This will remove all messages, media, and files related to that conversation from your device.
Additional Tips
- Backup Your Data: Before deleting any important data, consider backing up your WhatsApp chats. You can do this through the 'Chat Backup' option in the settings menu.
- Media Storage: Deleting a chat will not free up space on your phone if you have chosen to save media to your device’s gallery. To clear this space, manually delete any saved media from your gallery.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete SMS messages from WhatsApp, ensuring that your conversations remain clutter-free and organized.