How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for yourself - briefly?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp for yourself, simply open the chat you want to remove, tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen, and select "Delete Chat".
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for yourself - in detail?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp for yourself, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Access the Chat List: Tap on the "Chats" tab located at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to a list of all your chats.
- Locate the Chat: Scroll through the list of chats and find the one you wish to delete. You can also use the search function by tapping on the magnifying glass icon to quickly locate the chat.
- Open the Chat: Tap on the chat you want to delete. This will open the conversation thread.
- Access Settings: On Android devices, tap on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen. For iOS users, tap on the name of the contact or group at the top of the chat.
- Select "More" (Android) or "Edit Chat" (iOS): In the dropdown menu that appears, select "More" if you are using an Android device. If you are using an iOS device, tap on "Edit Chat".
- Delete the Chat: Scroll down and tap on the "Delete chat" option. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you are sure you want to delete the chat. Tap "Delete" to confirm.
- Confirm Deletion (iOS only): If you are using an iOS device, you will be prompted with another confirmation screen. Tap on "Delete Chat" to finalize the deletion process.
Important Notes:
- Deleting a chat removes it from your phone but does not delete it from the recipient's phone.
- Media and messages you have sent or received in the chat will no longer be accessible to you, but they may still exist on WhatsApp’s servers.
- If you change your mind, there is no immediate way to recover a deleted chat. However, you can start a new conversation with the same contact or group.
By following these steps, you can successfully delete a chat from your WhatsApp for yourself, ensuring that the conversation thread is removed from your device.