How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for the recipient and yourself - briefly?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp for both the recipient and yourself, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner, select "More," then tap "Delete chat." Confirm your action when prompted.
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for the recipient and yourself - in detail?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp for both the recipient and yourself, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access the Chat List: Navigate to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen, where you will see a list of all your conversations.
- Select the Chat: Find and tap on the chat that you want to delete. This will open the conversation.
- Open Chat Settings: For Android users, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen. For iPhone users, tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat window.
- Delete the Chat: In the dropdown menu that appears, select "Delete chat". You will be prompted to confirm your decision. Tap "Delete" again to proceed. This action will delete the chat for you only. The recipient will still have access to the conversation on their device.
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Delete for Everyone (Optional): If you want to remove the chat from both your device and the recipient's device, follow these additional steps:
- In the chat window, long press on a message until it is selected. You can then select multiple messages or the entire conversation by tapping on other messages while holding the first one.
- Once you have selected all the messages you want to delete, tap on the trash can icon (?) at the top of the screen.
- A pop-up will ask if you want to "Delete for me" or "Delete for everyone". Select "Delete for everyone". This action will remove the messages from both your device and the recipient's device, effectively deleting the chat for both parties.
- Confirm Deletion: You may be prompted to confirm that you want to delete the messages. Tap "Delete" to proceed. Keep in mind that this feature only works within a certain time frame (1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds) after sending the message. After this period, you can only delete the chat for yourself using the first method mentioned.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a WhatsApp chat for both yourself and the recipient, ensuring that the conversation is removed from both devices.