How to delete a WhatsApp group for all participants along with the messages - briefly?
To delete a WhatsApp group and remove all associated messages for all participants, you need to exit the group as the administrator. This action will not only remove the group but also delete all messages sent within it.
How to delete a WhatsApp group for all participants along with the messages - in detail?
To delete a WhatsApp group and ensure that all messages are removed, you need to follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Group: Navigate to the group chat you wish to delete. You can do this by tapping on the group name in your chats list or searching for it using the search function.
- Group Settings: Once you are in the group, tap on the group name at the top of the screen. This will open the group information page.
- Delete Group: Scroll down to the bottom of the group information page and look for an option that says "Delete Group" or something similar. Tap on it.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to delete the group. Tapping "Delete" will remove the group from your device. However, this action only deletes the group from your phone; other participants will still see the group in their list of chats.
- Exit Group: To completely remove the group for all participants, you must exit the group. Go back to the group chat and tap on the group name at the top of the screen again. This time, look for an option that says "Exit Group" or similar. Tapping this will remove the group from your phone and also notify other participants that you have left.
- Delete Messages: To ensure that all messages are deleted, go to "Settings" in WhatsApp, then "Storage and Data", and finally "Manage Storage". Here you can select the group and delete the messages associated with it. This action will clear the message history for everyone in the group.
Note: Deleting a WhatsApp group does not mean that all messages sent within the group are permanently deleted. Messages may still be stored on participants' devices or backed up to their cloud storage services. For complete removal, you would need to ask each participant to delete their message history manually.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a WhatsApp group and ensure that all messages are removed from your device.