How to delete a conversation on WhatsApp for two people - briefly?
To delete a conversation on WhatsApp for both participants, you need to use the "Delete for everyone" feature. Simply select the chat, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, choose "Delete chat," and then select "Delete for everyone." This action will remove the conversation from both devices.
How to delete a conversation on WhatsApp for two people - in detail?
To delete a conversation on WhatsApp for both participants, you will need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Conversation: First, open the chat that you want to delete from your device and from the other participant's device as well.
- Access Chat Settings: For Android users, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen. For iOS users, tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat screen. This will open the chat settings menu.
- Delete for Me: In the chat settings menu, you will see an option to "Delete for me". Tapping this option will delete the conversation from your device only. The other participant will still have access to the chat.
- Delete for Everyone: To delete the conversation for both participants, look for the option labeled "Delete for everyone" in the same chat settings menu. This feature allows you to remove messages from both your and the recipient's phones. Note that this option is only available within seven minutes of sending a message. After tapping "Delete for everyone", confirm the action by selecting "Delete".
- Confirmation: Once you have selected "Delete for everyone" and confirmed, WhatsApp will replace the deleted messages with a note saying "This message was deleted". This note will appear in both your chat window and the recipient's chat window.
It is important to understand that while "Delete for everyone" removes messages from both devices, it does not completely erase them from WhatsApp's servers. The company retains some data for regulatory purposes and to maintain the functionality of its services. Additionally, if the other participant has enabled backups, the deleted conversation might still be stored in their backup until they delete it manually.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and remove unwanted conversations from both your device and the recipient's device on WhatsApp.