How to completely delete WhatsApp from an old phone?

How to completely delete WhatsApp from an old phone - briefly?

To completely delete WhatsApp from an old phone, you need to uninstall the app and then remove your account from the device. This ensures that all data associated with your WhatsApp account is erased from the phone.

How to completely delete WhatsApp from an old phone - in detail?

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

1. Backup Your Data: Before deleting the app, it's crucial to back up your chats and media. This ensures you don't lose important information.

   • On Android: Go to WhatsApp > More options (three dots) > Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
   • On iPhone: Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

2. Delete the App: Once you've backed up your data, you can delete the app from your phone.

   • On Android: Long-press on the WhatsApp icon until the option to remove it appears. Tap 'Remove'. Then, go to the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap 'Uninstall'.
   • On iPhone: Press and hold the WhatsApp icon until it jiggles. Tap the small 'x' that appears on the top left corner of the app icon, then confirm by tapping 'Delete'.

3. Clear App Data (Android only): After uninstalling the app, you may want to clear any remaining data or cache.

   • Go to your phone's Settings > Apps > WhatsApp. Tap on 'Storage & cache', then tap 'Clear Storage' and 'Clear Cache'.

4. Delete Backups (if needed): If you don't want to keep your chat backups, you can delete them from your cloud storage.

   • On Android: Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > Google Account storage & data usage. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select 'Delete account data'.
   • On iPhone: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > WhatsApp. Tap 'Delete Backup', then confirm.

5. Deauthorize WhatsApp Web: If you've used WhatsApp Web, make sure to log out from all sessions.

   • Go to WhatsApp > More options (three dots) > Settings > WhatsApp Web/Desktop. Tap on 'Logout from all computers'.

6. Change Your Phone Number: If you're switching to a new phone number, make sure to change it in your WhatsApp account before deleting the app. This ensures that no one else can use your old number with your account.

   • Go to WhatsApp > More options (three dots) > Settings > Account > Change number.

By following these steps, you can ensure that WhatsApp is completely deleted from your old phone, along with any associated data and backups.