How to delete a chat in WhatsApp on iPhone forever - briefly?
To permanently delete a chat in WhatsApp on an iPhone, open the chat you want to delete, tap on the contact or group name at the top of the screen, scroll down and select 'Delete Chat', then choose 'Delete for Everyone' if available or 'Delete for Me' to ensure it is removed from your device.
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp on iPhone forever - in detail?
Deleting a chat in WhatsApp on an iPhone permanently involves several steps that ensure the conversation is removed from both your device and WhatsApp's servers. Here’s a detailed guide to help you achieve this:
- Open WhatsApp: First, launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone. You can do this by tapping on the app icon from the home screen or searching for it in the App Library.
- Navigate to Chats: Once inside WhatsApp, go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen. This is where all your conversations are listed.
- Select the Chat: Scroll through the list of chats and find the one you want to delete permanently. Tap on the chat to open it.
- Access Chat Settings: At the top-right corner of the chat screen, you will see three dots (⋮). Tap on these to access additional options.
- Delete Chat: In the dropdown menu that appears, select 'More' and then tap 'Delete Chat'. This action removes the chat from your iPhone but does not delete it from WhatsApp’s servers. To permanently delete the chat, you need to follow an additional step.
- Clear Chat History: After deleting the chat, go back to the Chats tab and select 'Edit' in the top-left corner. Tap on the red minus (-) sign next to the chat you just deleted. This action removes the chat from your iPhone’s local storage.
- Delete Chat Backup (Optional but Recommended): To ensure that the chat is permanently deleted and not recoverable from cloud backups, you should also delete the backup associated with the chat. Go to 'Settings' on your iPhone and then navigate to 'WhatsApp'. Here, you can manage your chat backup settings. If you have iCloud enabled, go to 'iCloud' > 'Manage Storage' > 'WhatsApp', and delete the relevant backup.
By following these steps, you can ensure that the selected chat is deleted permanently from both your iPhone and WhatsApp’s servers. This process helps maintain privacy and frees up storage space on your device.