How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for yourself and the other person - briefly?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp for both yourself and the other person, you can use the "Delete for everyone" feature. This option is available within the first seven minutes after sending a message. Simply tap and hold the message, select "Delete," and then choose "Delete for everyone."
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp for yourself and the other person - in detail?
Deleting a chat in WhatsApp can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to delete it only from your device or remove it entirely for both you and the other person involved in the conversation. Below are detailed steps for both scenarios:
Deleting a Chat Only From Your Device
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Locate the Chat: Scroll through your chat list to find the conversation you wish to delete.
- Select the Chat: Tap and hold on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete the Chat: In the menu, tap on the trash can icon or select "Delete Chat". Confirm the action by tapping "Delete" when prompted.
This action will remove the chat from your device but leave it intact for the other person. They will still be able to see and participate in the conversation.
Deleting a Chat for Both You and the Other Person
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Locate the Chat: Scroll through your chat list to find the conversation you wish to delete.
- Select the Chat: Tap and hold on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete the Chat: In the menu, tap on the trash can icon or select "Delete Chat". Confirm the action by tapping "Delete" when prompted.
- Clear Messages for Both Parties: After deleting the chat, you will be given an option to also delete messages from your phone's storage. This does not affect the other person’s chat history but ensures that no trace of the conversation remains on your device.
- Confirm Deletion: Tap "Delete" again to confirm the action.
Important Notes
- Backup: WhatsApp automatically backs up chats to your phone's memory or cloud storage (like Google Drive for Android and iCloud for iOS). When you delete a chat, the backup is not affected unless you specifically choose to delete the backup as well.
- Media: Deleting a chat will also remove any media files (photos, videos, etc.) associated with that conversation from your device. However, these files may still be available in your phone's gallery if they were saved separately.
- Group Chats: If you delete a group chat, all members of the group will no longer see it in their chat list. They can, however, recreate the group if needed.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete WhatsApp chats according to your needs.