How to completely delete WhatsApp - briefly?
To completely delete WhatsApp, you need to follow these steps: First, go to your device's settings and find the "Apps" or "Applications" section. Then, locate WhatsApp in the list of installed apps and select it. Tap on "Uninstall" or "Delete App," and confirm the action to permanently remove WhatsApp from your device.
How to completely delete WhatsApp - in detail?
To completely delete WhatsApp from your device, you need to follow a series of steps that ensure all data associated with the app is permanently removed. This process varies slightly depending on whether you are using an iPhone or an Android device. Below is a detailed guide for both platforms:
Deleting WhatsApp on iPhone
- Backup Your Data: Before deleting WhatsApp, it's crucial to backup your chats and media to iCloud. Open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Tap 'Back Up Now' to save your data.
- Delete the App: Locate the WhatsApp icon on your home screen, press and hold it until it starts wiggling. Tap the small 'x' in the corner of the app icon, then confirm by tapping 'Delete'.
- Remove Data from iCloud: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > WhatsApp Messenger. Here you can delete any data stored in iCloud related to WhatsApp.
- Clear Cache (Optional): If you want to clear the cache, go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data. This will remove browsing data, including cookies and cache.
- Reinstall (If Necessary): To ensure all traces of WhatsApp are removed, you can reinstall the app from the App Store and then delete it again.
Deleting WhatsApp on Android
- Backup Your Data: Open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Tap 'Back Up' to save your conversations and media to Google Drive.
- Delete the App: Long-press the WhatsApp icon on your home screen until a context menu appears. Drag the icon to the 'Uninstall' option at the top of the screen, then confirm the deletion.
- Clear Data: Go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp. Tap on 'Storage & cache', then clear both 'Cache' and 'Storage'. This will remove any remaining app data from your device.
- Remove Data from Google Drive (Optional): You can also delete the backup stored in Google Drive by going to drive.google.com, locating the WhatsApp folder, and deleting its contents.
- Reinstall (If Necessary): To ensure all traces of WhatsApp are removed, you can reinstall the app from the Google Play Store and then delete it again.
Additional Steps for Both Platforms
- Delete Account: If you also want to delete your WhatsApp account, go to Settings > Account > Delete My Account. Follow the prompts to permanently delete your account. Note that this action is irreversible and all your data will be erased from WhatsApp's servers.
- Remove Media Files (Optional): To ensure no media files are left on your device, go through your Photos or Gallery app and manually delete any WhatsApp-related images or videos.
By following these detailed steps, you can completely delete WhatsApp from your device, ensuring that all associated data is permanently removed.