How to delete a WhatsApp chat forever?

How to delete a WhatsApp chat forever - briefly?

To permanently delete a WhatsApp chat, you can either select the conversation and tap on "Delete Chat," then confirm by selecting "Delete" again. Alternatively, go to "Settings" > "Chats" > "Chat History," and choose "Delete All Chats."

How to delete a WhatsApp chat forever - in detail?

Deleting a WhatsApp chat forever involves several steps, and it is important to note that once the process is completed, the chat will be permanently removed from your device and cannot be restored. Here are the detailed steps to achieve this:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. The icon typically resembles a green speech bubble with a white phone inside.
2. Access Chats: Navigate to the 'Chats' tab, usually located at the bottom of the screen. This is where all your active conversations are listed.
3. Select the Chat: Find and select the chat you wish to delete forever. You can do this by tapping on the chat to open it or by long-pressing on the chat to reveal additional options.
4. Chat Settings: Once inside the chat, tap on the three vertical dots located at the top right corner of the screen. This will open the chat settings menu.
5. More Options: In the chat settings menu, select 'More' to access additional options related to that specific chat.
6. Delete Chat: From the list of options, choose 'Delete chat'. WhatsApp will prompt you with a warning message indicating that deleting the chat will remove it from your phone but not from the other person's phone or group.
7. Confirm Deletion: To proceed, tap on 'DELETE'. The chat will then be permanently removed from your device. This action cannot be undone.
8. Backup Considerations: It is crucial to understand that while the chat is deleted from your device, it may still exist in your WhatsApp backups if you have automated backup enabled. To ensure complete deletion, you should also delete the chat from any existing backups.

9. Deleting from Backup (iOS):

   • Go to 'Settings' on your iPhone.
   • Tap on your name at the top to access your Apple ID settings.
   • Select 'iCloud'.
   • Scroll down and tap on 'Manage Storage' under 'Storage'.
   • Choose WhatsApp from the list of apps using iCloud storage.
   • Tap on 'Delete Backup' and confirm the action to remove the chat from your backup.

10. Deleting from Backup (Android):

    • Open the 'Files' app on your Android device or any file manager you prefer.
    • Navigate to the 'WhatsApp' folder, typically located in your internal storage.
    • Go to the 'Databases' subfolder.
    • Locate and delete the backup files related to the chat you wish to remove permanently.

By following these steps, you can effectively delete a WhatsApp chat forever from both your device and any existing backups.