How to delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone if you have only deleted it for yourself - briefly?
If you've already deleted a message for yourself on WhatsApp but want to delete it for everyone, you will need to use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending the message. To do this, tap and hold the message, select "Delete," and then choose "Delete for Everyone."
How to delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone if you have only deleted it for yourself - in detail?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone, even after you've initially deleted it only for yourself, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold the message you wish to delete until it is highlighted. You can select multiple messages at once if needed.
- Use the Delete Option: At the top of the screen, you will see several options appear, including "Delete." Tap on "Delete."
- Choose 'Delete for Everyone': A pop-up menu will appear with two choices: "Delete" and "Cancel." Tap on "Delete for Everyone." This action will attempt to delete the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
- Check Deletion Status: After tapping "Delete for Everyone," you may see a status indicating whether the deletion was successful or not. If it says "You can’t delete this message," it means that the message could not be deleted for everyone, possibly because too much time has passed since sending.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: WhatsApp allows you to delete messages for everyone within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending. After this period, you can only delete the message for yourself.
- Recipient’s Device: The success of deleting a message for everyone also depends on whether the recipient has an updated version of WhatsApp. If their app is outdated, they may still see the message even if it has been deleted from your device.
- Group Chats: In group chats, all participants will see a notification indicating that a message was deleted, but they won’t know who deleted it or what the content of the message was.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete messages in WhatsApp for everyone, ensuring that sensitive information is removed from both your device and the recipient's device.