How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for both you and the recipient - briefly?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp for both you and the recipient, follow these steps:
- Open the chat you want to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen, select "More," then tap "Delete Chat." Choose "Delete for Everyone" to remove the chat for both parties.
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for both you and the recipient - in detail?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp for both yourself and the recipient, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen if you are not already there. This will display a list of all your conversations.
- Select the Chat: Find and tap on the chat that you wish to delete. This action will open the conversation.
- Access Chat Settings: For Android users, tap on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen. For iPhone users, tap on the contact name or group name at the top of the screen. This will bring up a menu with various options.
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Delete for Me and Recipient: In the menu that appears:
- Android Users: Tap on 'More' followed by 'Clear chat'. You will then be prompted to choose between 'Delete for me' or 'Delete for everyone'. Select 'Delete for everyone'.
- iPhone Users: Scroll down and tap on 'Delete Chat'. Choose 'Delete for Everyone' from the options provided.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you are sure you want to delete the chat. Tap 'Delete' to confirm your action.
- Wait for Confirmation: WhatsApp will send a message to all participants in the chat indicating that the chat has been deleted. This process may take some time depending on your internet connection and the size of the chat history.
- Verify Deletion: Once the deletion is complete, the chat will no longer be visible in your list of conversations. If you need to verify, try searching for the contact or group name; it should not appear in the search results.
By following these steps, you ensure that both you and the recipient(s) of the chat no longer have access to the conversation history. This feature is particularly useful when you want to remove sensitive information from your device and prevent others from seeing it as well.