How to delete a WhatsApp conversation so that it is not visible - briefly?
To ensure a WhatsApp conversation is no longer visible, you can either delete the chat or archive it. Deleting removes the conversation from your device, while archiving hides it but keeps the messages intact and accessible by searching for them.
How to delete a WhatsApp conversation so that it is not visible - in detail?
Deleting a WhatsApp conversation so that it becomes invisible involves several steps, ensuring that the conversation is completely removed from both your device and WhatsApp servers. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
- Back Up Your Chats: Before deleting any chats, it’s crucial to back up your conversations. This ensures you don’t lose important data inadvertently. To back up your chats, go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and follow the prompts.
- Delete Individual Messages: If you want to delete specific messages within a conversation, open the chat, press and hold the message you want to delete, then tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen. Confirm the deletion by tapping 'Delete for Me' or 'Delete for Everyone'.
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Delete Entire Conversation: To delete an entire conversation, follow these steps:
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Clear Chat History: To ensure the conversation is no longer visible on your device, you can clear the chat history:
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Permanently Delete Conversation: To permanently delete a conversation so that it is no longer visible to anyone, including you:
- After deleting the chat on your device (as described in steps 3 and 4), open WhatsApp Web or the desktop version of WhatsApp.
- Log in to your account using your phone's QR code scanner.
- Once logged in, navigate to the chat you want to permanently delete.
- Delete the conversation on WhatsApp Web/Desktop by right-clicking on the chat and selecting 'Delete Chat'.
- Confirm the deletion. This action will remove the conversation from both your device and WhatsApp servers.
- Verify Deletion: To verify that the conversation has been permanently deleted, check both your device and WhatsApp Web/Desktop to ensure the chat is no longer visible. Additionally, you can ask the other participant in the conversation to confirm they no longer see the chat on their end.
By following these detailed steps, you can effectively delete a WhatsApp conversation so that it becomes invisible, ensuring complete removal from your device and WhatsApp servers.