How to delete a message in WhatsApp without the possibility of recovery by the interlocutor - briefly?
To permanently delete a message in WhatsApp without the possibility of recovery by the recipient, you can use the "Delete for everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending the message. This action will remove the message from both your and the recipient's chat history, making it unrecoverable.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp without the possibility of recovery by the interlocutor - in detail?
Deleting a message in WhatsApp can be done in two ways: either for yourself or for everyone in the chat. If you want to delete a message without giving your interlocutor the possibility of recovering it, you need to ensure that the message is deleted for everyone. Here's how you can do it:
- 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: Long press on the message you wish to delete until it is highlighted. You can select multiple messages if needed.
- Delete for Everyone: Once the message is selected, tap on the 'Delete' icon at the top of the screen (it looks like a trash can). A pop-up menu will appear with two options: "Delete" and "Cancel". Tap on "Delete". This action will delete the message not only from your device but also from the devices of all participants in the chat.
- Confirmation: After tapping 'Delete', you'll see a confirmation message stating that the message has been deleted for everyone. This means that your interlocutor will no longer be able to see or recover the message.
- Check the Chat: You can verify that the message has been successfully deleted by checking the chat history. The message should now be replaced with a text saying "This message was deleted".
It's important to note that you have only 7 minutes after sending a message to delete it for everyone. After this time frame, the 'Delete for Everyone' option will no longer be available, and you will only be able to delete the message from your device.
By following these steps, you can ensure that the message is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered by anyone in the chat.