How to completely delete WhatsApp from an iPhone?

How to completely delete WhatsApp from an iPhone - briefly?

To completely delete WhatsApp from an iPhone, first uninstall the app by long-pressing its icon and selecting "Remove App". Then, go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords > Manage, find WhatsApp, and delete your account data. This ensures that all associated information is removed from your device.

How to completely delete WhatsApp from an iPhone - in detail?

To completely delete WhatsApp from an iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Backup Your Chats:

    Before deleting the app, it's essential to backup your chats. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Tap on Back Up Now to save your conversation history to iCloud. Ensure you have enough storage space in iCloud for this process.

  2. Uninstall WhatsApp:

    • Press and hold the WhatsApp icon until it starts wiggling.
    • Tap the small 'x' that appears on the top left corner of the app icon.
    • Confirm that you want to delete WhatsApp by tapping Delete. This will remove the app from your iPhone, but your chat history and media will remain in iCloud unless manually deleted.

  3. Remove WhatsApp Data from iCloud:

    To ensure all data associated with WhatsApp is completely removed:

    • Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.
    • Scroll down and tap on Manage Storage or iCloud Storage.
    • Find WhatsApp in the list of apps using iCloud storage.
    • Tap on WhatsApp and then Delete Documents & Data. Confirm your choice to permanently remove all associated data from iCloud.

  4. Erase All Contents and Settings (Optional but Recommended):

    If you want to ensure no residual data is left, you can erase all contents and settings on your iPhone:

    • Go to Settings > General.
    • Scroll down and tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
    • Tap on Erase All Content and Settings. This will remove all apps, data, and settings from your device. Make sure you have backed up any important data before proceeding with this step.

  5. Reinstall WhatsApp (If Needed):

    If you intend to use WhatsApp again in the future, you can reinstall it by visiting the App Store, searching for WhatsApp, and tapping Get or the cloud icon to download it back onto your iPhone.

By following these steps, you will have successfully deleted WhatsApp from your iPhone along with all associated data, ensuring a clean slate on your device.