How to delete a chat in WhatsApp from the interlocutor - briefly?
To delete a chat from an interlocutor in WhatsApp, you can simply delete the conversation on your device. However, this will only remove it from your side; the other person will still have access to the chat unless they delete it as well.
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp from the interlocutor - in detail?
Deleting a chat in WhatsApp can be a straightforward process, but it's important to understand that completely removing a conversation from both your device and your interlocutor's device is not possible. However, you can delete the chat from your device and take steps to minimize its visibility on your interlocutor’s device. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do this:
Deleting the Chat from Your Device
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Access Chats: Navigate to the 'Chats' tab, where you can see all your active conversations.
- Select the Chat: Long press or tap and hold on the chat you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Delete the Chat: Tap the trash can icon or select 'Delete Chat'. Confirm the action by tapping 'Delete' again when prompted.
Additional Steps
While deleting the chat from your device removes it from your view, the conversation still exists on your interlocutor’s device. To minimize its visibility, you can take additional steps:
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Block the Contact: Navigate to the contact's profile within WhatsApp and tap 'Block'. This will prevent the contact from sending messages or calls, effectively ending the conversation.
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Delete for Everyone (Messages Only): If you want to delete specific messages within a conversation, you can use the 'Delete for Everyone' feature. However, this only works for seven minutes after sending the message.
- Long press on the message you want to delete.
- Tap the trash can icon at the top of your screen.
- Select 'Delete for Everyone'.
Important Considerations
- Backup: Deleting a chat will also remove it from any backups associated with your WhatsApp account. Make sure you want to permanently delete the conversation before proceeding.
- Media Files: Deleting a chat does not delete media files (photos, videos) sent within the conversation. You may need to manually delete these from your device's gallery or file manager.
- Group Chats: If the chat is part of a group, leaving the group will remove all messages and notifications related to that group from your device. However, the group and its history will remain on other members’ devices.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a chat from your WhatsApp and take measures to reduce its visibility on your interlocutor's device.