How to delete a WhatsApp conversation from the interlocutor without restoring an old one - briefly?
To delete a WhatsApp conversation from both sides without restoring an old one, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending a message. This will remove the message from your device and the recipient's device permanently.
How to delete a WhatsApp conversation from the interlocutor without restoring an old one - in detail?
To delete a WhatsApp conversation from both yourself and your interlocutor without restoring an old one, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen to access your chat list.
- Select the Conversation: Find and tap on the conversation you want to delete. This will open the chat with that specific contact or group.
- Access Chat Settings: For iOS devices, tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen. For Android devices, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the upper right corner.
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Delete Conversation:
- On iOS: Scroll down and tap on "Delete Chat". You will be prompted to confirm the action. Tap "Delete Chat" again to proceed.
- On Android: Tap on "More" (three vertical dots) and then select "Delete chat". Confirm your decision by tapping "Delete".
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask if you want to delete the media from the device as well. Selecting "Cancel" will keep the media files on your phone, while selecting "Delete" will remove them entirely.
- Review Changes: After deleting the chat, go back to your chat list. The conversation should now be removed from your side.
Important Note: Deleting a WhatsApp conversation only removes it from your device. It does not delete the messages on the recipient's device. If you want to ensure that the messages are deleted from both devices, you must ask the recipient to delete the conversation from their end as well. Additionally, if the conversation is backed up in iCloud (for iOS) or Google Drive (for Android), deleting it on your device will not affect the backup. To remove the chat from backups:
- iOS: Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and tap "Delete All Chats". This will delete all chats from iCloud, including the one you just deleted.
- Android: Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup and tap on "Delete backup". This action will remove all chat backups from Google Drive.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a WhatsApp conversation from both your device and your interlocutor's without restoring an old one.