How to delete a chat in WhatsApp from the archive forever?

How to delete a chat in WhatsApp from the archive forever - briefly?

To permanently delete a chat in WhatsApp from the archive, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the "Archived Chats" section.
2. Long-press on the chat you want to delete, tap the trash can icon at the top, then confirm by tapping "Delete Chat".

How to delete a chat in WhatsApp from the archive forever - in detail?

To permanently delete a chat from the archive in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.

2. Access Archived Chats:

   • For iOS devices: Scroll to the bottom of your chats list and tap on "Archived" to view all archived chats.
   • For Android devices: Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap on "Archived".

3. Unarchive the Chat:

   • Tap and hold the chat you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
   • Select "Unarchive Chat" or the appropriate option to move the chat back into your main chats list.

4. Delete the Chat Permanently:

   • Once the chat is unarchived, tap and hold the chat again until the menu appears at the top of your screen.
   • Select "More" from the options provided.
   • Tap on "Delete Chat". You will be prompted to confirm this action.
   • Confirm by selecting "Delete" again. This will permanently remove the chat from your WhatsApp, and it cannot be recovered.

5. Clear Archived Chats:

   • To ensure that no traces of the archived chats remain, you can also clear the archive:
     • For iOS devices: Tap on "Edit" at the top left corner of the screen when in the Archived section, then tap on "Clear All" to remove all archived chats.
     • For Android devices: Press and hold any chat in the archive until a menu appears, then select "More" and choose "Clear All".

By following these steps, you can ensure that the selected chat is permanently deleted from your WhatsApp, including from the archive.