How to delete a conversation from someone on WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a conversation from someone on WhatsApp, open the chat, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "Delete chat," and then choose whether to delete it for yourself only or for everyone in the group.
How to delete a conversation from someone on WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting a conversation from someone on WhatsApp can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to remove the chat from your device or ensure that your messages are permanently deleted for both parties. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
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Deleting a Chat from Your Device:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
- Find the conversation you want to delete.
- Swipe left on the chat to reveal options.
- Tap the Delete button (trash can icon).
- Confirm by tapping 'Delete Chat' again. This will remove the chat from your device but not from the other person's device or WhatsApp servers.
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Deleting Messages for Both Parties:
- Open the conversation with the person you want to delete messages from.
- Select the message(s) you want to delete by tapping and holding on them. You can select multiple messages at once.
- Tap the Delete button (trash can icon) at the top of your screen.
- Choose 'Delete for Everyone.' This will permanently remove the selected messages from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this option is only available within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending or receiving the message.
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Using the 'Disappearing Messages' Feature:
- Open the conversation with the person you want to enable disappearing messages for.
- Tap on their name at the top of the chat.
- Select 'Disappearing Messages.'
- Choose 'On.' Once enabled, any message sent in this chat will disappear after 7 days, giving both parties some privacy.
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Deleting Your Account:
- If you want to ensure that all your messages are deleted permanently and irretrievably from WhatsApp servers, you can delete your account.
- Go to Settings in WhatsApp.
- Tap on 'Account.'
- Select 'Delete My Account.'
- Enter your phone number and tap 'Delete My Account' again to confirm. This will permanently delete your account and all associated messages from WhatsApp servers, but it cannot be undone.