How to delete a conversation in WhatsApp for both users - briefly?
To delete a conversation in WhatsApp for both users, you can choose the "Delete for Everyone" option within the first hour of sending the message. This will remove the message from both your and the recipient's chat history.
How to delete a conversation in WhatsApp for both users - in detail?
To delete a conversation in WhatsApp for both users, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure that you have the latest version of the app installed to access all available features.
- Navigate to the Chat: Scroll through your chat list and locate the conversation you wish to delete. Tap on it to open the chat window.
- Access Chat Settings: On Android devices, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. For iOS users, tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat window. This will bring up a menu with various options.
- Select 'Delete Chat': In the dropdown menu, find and select the 'Delete Chat' option. You may need to scroll down to locate this setting.
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Choose Deletion Option: WhatsApp will present you with two deletion options:
- Delete for Me: This option removes the chat from your device but keeps it on the other user’s device.
- Delete for Everyone: This option permanently deletes the conversation from both your and the recipient's devices. Note that this feature is only available for a limited time after sending or receiving messages, typically within 7 minutes for text messages and 1 hour 8 minutes for media messages (photos and videos).
- Confirm Deletion: After selecting 'Delete for Everyone', WhatsApp will ask you to confirm your decision. Tap on 'Delete' to finalize the action. Once confirmed, the chat will be removed from both devices.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: The 'Delete for Everyone' feature has a strict time limit. If the message is older than the allowed window, it cannot be deleted from both ends.
- Backups: Deleting a chat on your device does not remove it from any backups you have created. To ensure complete deletion, you may need to manage your backup settings as well.
- Group Chats: If you are trying to delete a group chat, the same steps apply. However, other members of the group will still see the chat unless they manually delete it themselves.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a conversation in WhatsApp for both users, ensuring that the chat is permanently removed from both devices.