How to completely delete WhatsApp on Samsung - briefly?
To completely delete WhatsApp from your Samsung device, follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp application and tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner to access the menu.
- Select "Settings," then "Account," and finally "Delete my account." Confirm your decision by entering your phone number and tapping "DELETE MY ACCOUNT" again.
How to completely delete WhatsApp on Samsung - in detail?
To completely delete WhatsApp from a Samsung device, you need to follow several steps to ensure all data and traces of the application are removed. Here is a detailed guide:
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Uninstalling WhatsApp:
- Open the 'Settings' app on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and tap on 'Apps'.
- Find and select 'WhatsApp' from the list of installed applications.
- Tap on 'Uninstall'. Confirm the action by tapping 'OK'. This will remove WhatsApp from your device.
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Deleting Media Files:
- After uninstalling, you may want to delete any media files (photos, videos, documents) that were sent or received through WhatsApp. These are usually stored in the device's internal memory or SD card.
- Open the 'File Manager' app on your Samsung device.
- Navigate to the 'WhatsApp' folder. You might find it under 'Internal Storage' > 'Pictures' > 'WhatsApp' or similar paths.
- Delete the entire 'WhatsApp' folder if you want to remove all related media files.
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Clearing Cache and Data:
- Sometimes, residual data may remain even after uninstalling an app. To clear this:
- Open the 'Settings' app again.
- Go to 'Apps', then find and select 'WhatsApp'. Even if it is uninstalled, you should still see it in the list of apps.
- Tap on 'Storage & cache'.
- Tap 'Clear Cache' and confirm. This will remove any temporary files associated with WhatsApp.
- If available, tap 'Clear Data' as well. This will delete any remaining data related to the app.
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Removing WhatsApp Backups:
- WhatsApp often creates backups of your chats and media. To ensure these are deleted:
- Open the 'File Manager' app again.
- Navigate to 'Internal Storage' > 'WhatsApp'. If you have an SD card, check there as well under 'WhatsApp' > 'Media' > 'WhatsApp Backups'.
- Delete any backup files you find.
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Logging Out of WhatsApp Web:
- If you use WhatsApp Web on your computer, make sure to log out:
- Open a web browser and go to the WhatsApp Web page (web.whatsapp.com).
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select 'Log Out'. This will end the session between your computer and your Samsung device, ensuring no data is left behind.
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Factory Reset (Optional):
- For a more thorough deletion, you can perform a factory reset on your Samsung device:
- Open the 'Settings' app.
- Go to 'General Management'.
- Tap on 'Reset'.
- Select 'Factory data reset'.
- Read the information and tap 'Reset'. This will erase all data on your device, including any residual WhatsApp data.
By following these steps, you can ensure that WhatsApp is completely deleted from your Samsung device, along with all associated data and files.