How to delete a message in WhatsApp for yourself and the interlocutor on Android - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for both yourself and the recipient on an Android device, you can use the "Delete for everyone" feature. Simply long-press the message, select the delete icon (trash can), and choose "Delete for everyone." This will remove the message from your chat as well as the recipient's chat.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp for yourself and the interlocutor on Android - in detail?
Deleting messages in WhatsApp can be useful when you need to remove sensitive information or correct an error. For Android users, there are two main methods to delete a message: deleting it for yourself and deleting it for both you and the recipient. Here’s how to do each:
Deleting a Message for Yourself:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab where all your conversations are listed.
- Select Conversation: Choose the chat from which you want to delete a message.
- Long Press on Message: Locate the message you wish to delete and press down on it until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Me: Tap on the "Delete" icon (usually represented by a trash can) in the menu that pops up. Confirm your action if prompted. This will remove the message from your view, but it will still be visible to the recipient.
Deleting a Message for Both You and the Recipient:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab where all your conversations are listed.
- Select Conversation: Choose the chat from which you want to delete a message.
- Long Press on Message: Locate the message you wish to delete and press down on it until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Everyone: Tap on the "Delete" icon (usually represented by a trash can) in the menu that pops up, then select "Delete for everyone". This option is available only within 7 minutes after sending the message. If successful, you will see a notification saying "You deleted this message."
Important Notes:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature must be used within 7 minutes of sending the message. After that, only the "Delete for Me" option is available.
- Read Receipts: If the recipient has already read the message before you delete it, they will still see the content in their chat window. The "This message was deleted" notification will appear, but the original message can be viewed until the conversation is cleared or the app is restarted.
- Group Chats: In group chats, all participants will see the "This message was deleted" notification, but they may still view the message content if they are quick enough to read it before the deletion process completes.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp messages and ensure that sensitive information is removed from both your device and the recipient's.