How to delete a chat in WhatsApp on the interlocutor's phone - briefly?
To delete a chat from both your and your interlocutor’s phone in WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (More options) at the top right corner of the screen, select "Delete Chat," and confirm by tapping "Delete." This action will remove the chat from both your devices.
How to delete a chat in WhatsApp on the interlocutor's phone - in detail?
Deleting a chat from your device in WhatsApp will not remove it from the other party's phone. This is due to the nature of how WhatsApp stores messages. Each message and media file sent or received on WhatsApp is stored locally on each user's device, rather than being kept on a central server. As a result, deleting a chat on your end does not affect the chat history on your interlocutor's phone.
If you want to ensure that certain messages are removed from both devices, consider the following steps:
- Delete for Me: This option allows you to delete specific messages or media files from your device only. To do this, open the chat, select the message(s) you wish to delete, tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen, and choose "Delete for Me."
- Delete for Everyone: If you sent a message and realize you need to remove it from both your device and the recipient's, use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. Tap and hold the message, select "Delete," and then choose "Delete for Everyone." Note that this option is only available for a short period after sending the message (within 7 minutes for text messages or media files).
- Clear Chat History: If you want to delete the entire chat history from your device, you can use the "Clear Chat" feature. Go to the chat, tap on the three dots at the top right corner, select "More," and then choose "Clear Chat." This will remove the conversation from your device but keep it intact on the other party's phone.
- Block Contact: In cases where you want to completely sever communication with a specific contact, consider blocking them. Go to the chat, tap on the three dots at the top right corner, select "More," and then choose "Block." This will remove the chat from your device and prevent further messages from that contact.
Remember that these actions only affect your local copy of the conversation. The recipient will still have access to their copy unless they also perform similar actions on their device.
For group chats, admins can delete messages for everyone within a certain timeframe, but standard users cannot. Group chat history is maintained independently on each participant's device.
In summary, while you cannot directly delete a chat from another person's phone through WhatsApp, you have options to manage your local copy of the conversation and ensure that sensitive information is removed from your device.