How to delete a sent message in WhatsApp for everyone after it has been read - briefly?
To delete a sent message in WhatsApp for everyone after it has been read, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within one hour and eight minutes of sending the message. This will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
How to delete a sent message in WhatsApp for everyone after it has been read - in detail?
To delete a sent message in WhatsApp for everyone after it has been read, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This can be done from either an Android or iOS smartphone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Locate and open the chat where you sent the message you wish to delete. This could be a group chat or a one-on-one conversation.
- Select the Message: Long press on the message you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Delete for Everyone Option: From the menu, select the 'Delete' option. You will be prompted with two choices: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'. Choose 'Delete for Everyone'.
- Confirmation: After selecting 'Delete for Everyone', a confirmation message will appear. This message informs you that deleting the message for everyone will remove it from your device as well. Tap on 'Delete' to confirm your action.
- Verification: The message will now be replaced with text indicating that the message was deleted. This notification is visible to all participants in the chat, including those who have already read the message.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: You only have 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from the time you sent the message to delete it for everyone. After this period, the 'Delete for Everyone' option will no longer be available.
- Read Receipts: If the recipient has already read the message before you attempt to delete it, they will still see a notification indicating that a message was deleted. However, the content of the message itself will not be visible.
- Failed Deletion: There are instances where the deletion might fail. This can occur if the recipient's phone is offline or if their WhatsApp version does not support this feature. In such cases, the message will remain on the recipient’s device.