How to delete a conversation from WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a conversation from WhatsApp, open the chat, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "More," and then choose "Delete Chat." This action will permanently remove the conversation from your device.
How to delete a conversation from WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting a conversation on WhatsApp can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to delete the conversation for yourself only or if you also want to remove it from the other person's device. Below are detailed instructions for both scenarios:
Delete Conversation Permanently (For You Only)
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Conversation: Find and tap on the conversation you want to delete.
- Open Conversation Settings: On Android, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen; on iOS, tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat window.
- Delete Chat: Select 'More' and then 'Delete Chat'. You will be prompted to confirm your action. Choose 'Delete' again to permanently remove the conversation from your device. Note that this will not delete the conversation for the other person involved in the chat.
Delete Conversation for Both Parties (Group Chats Only)
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Groups: Go to the 'Groups' tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Group: Find and tap on the group chat you want to delete.
- Open Group Settings: On Android, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top right corner; on iOS, tap on the group name at the top of the chat window.
- Delete Group: Select 'More' and then 'Exit Group'. You will be prompted to confirm your action. Choose 'Exit' again to leave the group. Note that leaving a group does not delete the group itself; it only removes you from the group. If you are the administrator of the group, you have the option to delete the entire group for all participants by tapping on 'Delete Group'.
Delete Conversation Permanently (For Both Parties) - Individual Chat
Currently, WhatsApp does not support the ability to delete a conversation permanently for both parties in an individual chat. However, you can delete messages within a chat for both parties using the 'Delete for Everyone' feature:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Conversation: Find and tap on the conversation you want to delete messages from.
- Long Press Message: Long press on the message you want to delete until a menu appears with options like 'Reply', 'Forward', etc.
- Delete for Everyone: Select 'Delete' > 'Delete for Everyone'. This will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this feature only works if the message was sent less than 13 hours ago, and it is available only on iOS and Android devices.
By following these detailed steps, you can effectively manage and delete WhatsApp conversations according to your needs.