How to delete a WhatsApp chat for everyone - briefly?
To delete a WhatsApp chat for everyone, you first need to delete the conversation from your device. After deleting, select the option "Delete for Everyone" within the chat settings. This will remove the chat from both your and the recipient's devices permanently.
How to delete a WhatsApp chat for everyone - in detail?
Deleting a WhatsApp chat for everyone can be a useful feature when you need to remove sensitive or irrelevant information from your conversation history. This process ensures that the chat is deleted not only from your device but also from the devices of the participants in the chat. Here's a detailed guide on how to accomplish this:
First, it's important to note that WhatsApp provides two main methods for deleting chats: "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone." The "Delete for Me" option removes the message from your device only, while "Delete for Everyone" removes the message from everyone’s devices in the chat. This guide focuses on the latter option.
Steps to Delete a WhatsApp Chat for Everyone:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Select the individual or group chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Select the Message: Long press on the message you wish to delete until it is highlighted. You can select multiple messages by tapping on them.
- Access the Delete Option: At the top of your screen, you will see several options. Tap on the "Delete" icon (represented by a trash can).
- Choose "Delete for Everyone": After tapping the delete icon, a pop-up menu will appear with two options: "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone." Select "Delete for Everyone."
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will prompt you to confirm the deletion. Tap "OK" to proceed.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature is only available within a specific time frame. For messages, this window is 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from the time of sending. After this period, you can only delete messages using the "Delete for Me" option.
- Success Notification: Once the message has been successfully deleted for everyone, WhatsApp will notify you with a message stating that the deletion was successful. If the deletion fails (e.g., if the time limit has passed), you will receive a notification indicating that the message could not be deleted.
- Group Chats: In group chats, all participants will see a notification stating "This message was deleted." This ensures transparency and informs everyone that a message has been removed from the conversation history.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp conversations and ensure that sensitive or irrelevant information is removed for all parties involved.