How to delete a chat in WhatsApp not only for yourself - briefly?
To delete a chat from both your and the recipient's device in WhatsApp, use the "Delete for everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending the message. This action will remove the message permanently from both devices.
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp not only for yourself - in detail?
To delete a chat in WhatsApp and ensure it is removed from both your device and the other participant's device, you can follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Find the chat that you wish to delete in your list of conversations.
- Select the Chat: Tap and hold the chat until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Access More Options: In the menu, tap on the three dots (⋮) or the trash can icon that appears. This will open a list of options related to the selected chat.
- Delete Chat: Select "Delete chat" from the list of options. You may be prompted to confirm your action. Tap "OK" or "Delete" to proceed.
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask you if you want to delete the chat for everyone or just yourself. To ensure that the chat is deleted from both devices, select "Delete for everyone".
- Wait for Confirmation: WhatsApp will attempt to delete the chat from your device and the other participant's device. You may see a message indicating that the deletion was successful, or you might be notified if the deletion failed.
It is important to note that once a chat is deleted for everyone, it cannot be recovered. Additionally, media and messages sent within the chat will also be removed from both devices.
If you are unable to delete the chat for everyone, it could be due to several reasons such as the other participant's device being offline or not connected to the internet at the time of deletion. In such cases, the chat can only be deleted from your own device.