How to completely delete WhatsApp from iPhone - briefly?
To completely delete WhatsApp from your iPhone, follow these steps: First, uninstall the app by long-pressing on it and selecting "Remove App". Then, go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords > WhatsApp and tap "Delete Account" to remove all associated data.
How to completely delete WhatsApp from iPhone - in detail?
To completely delete WhatsApp from your iPhone, follow these detailed steps:
- Backup Your Chats: Before deleting WhatsApp, it's crucial to backup your chats to avoid losing important data. Open WhatsApp, go to 'Settings', select 'Chats', and then tap on 'Chat Backup'. Follow the prompts to back up your conversations to iCloud.
- Delete the App: Once your chats are backed up, you can delete the WhatsApp app from your iPhone. Press and hold the WhatsApp icon until it starts wiggling. Tap on the 'x' that appears in the top-left corner of the icon. Confirm by tapping 'Delete App'.
- Clear Cache: To ensure all data is removed, you need to clear the cache. Go to 'Settings', then 'General', and scroll down to 'iPhone Storage'. Find WhatsApp in the list and tap on it. Tap 'Offload App' to remove the app but keep its documents and data. Then, tap 'Delete App' to completely remove WhatsApp from your device.
- Remove iCloud Backup: If you want to delete all traces of WhatsApp, including the backup stored in iCloud, go to 'Settings', select your name at the top, then tap 'iCloud'. Scroll down and tap on 'Manage Storage', then select 'WhatsApp' from the list. Tap 'Delete Backup' and confirm your choice.
- Reinstall If Needed: If you decide to reinstall WhatsApp in the future, go to the App Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap 'Get' or the cloud icon to download it again. You can then restore your chats from the iCloud backup if you haven't deleted it.
By following these steps, you will have successfully and completely deleted WhatsApp from your iPhone.