How to delete a message in WhatsApp on your phone - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp on your phone, simply long-press the message you wish to remove and select the "Delete" option from the menu that appears. This action will permanently remove the message for all participants in the chat.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp on your phone - in detail?
Deleting a message in WhatsApp can be done quickly and easily, whether you want to remove it from your own device or revoke it from the recipient's view entirely. Here’s a detailed guide on how to delete messages in WhatsApp on your phone:
For Android Devices:
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Delete for Me:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message is located.
- Long-press the message you wish to delete until it’s selected. You can select multiple messages by tapping on them.
- Tap the trashcan icon at the top of the screen.
- Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete for Me." This action will remove the message from your device only.
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Delete for Everyone:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message is located.
- Long-press the message you wish to delete until it’s selected. You can select multiple messages by tapping on them.
- Tap the trashcan icon at the top of the screen.
- Choose "Delete for Everyone." This option allows you to revoke the message from all recipients' devices, provided it is within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds of sending. If the time limit has passed, this option will be unavailable.
For iOS Devices:
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Delete for Me:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message is located.
- Swipe left on the message you wish to delete.
- Tap "More" if you want to select multiple messages.
- Tap the trashcan icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete Message." This action will remove the message from your device only.
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Delete for Everyone:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message is located.
- Swipe left on the message you wish to delete.
- Tap "More" if you want to select multiple messages.
- Tap the trashcan icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose "Delete for Everyone." This option allows you to revoke the message from all recipients' devices, provided it is within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds of sending. If the time limit has passed, this option will be unavailable.
Additional Tips:
- Group Chats: Deleting messages in group chats works similarly to individual chats. However, all participants in the group chat will see a notification that a message was deleted.
- Media Files: Deleted media files (such as photos or videos) are removed from your device and can be replaced with new content if needed.
- Backup: WhatsApp backups include deleted messages until the next backup occurs. If you want to permanently remove a message, make sure it’s not included in future backups.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your messages on WhatsApp and ensure that sensitive or unwanted information is promptly removed from your device and, if applicable, from recipients' devices as well.