How to delete a WhatsApp group that I didn't create - briefly?
To delete a WhatsApp group you did not create, you must first become the group admin by promoting yourself. Once you are an admin, you can then exit the group, which will remove it from your device.
How to delete a WhatsApp group that I didn't create - in detail?
To delete a WhatsApp group that you did not create, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Group: Go to the group chat you wish to delete. You can do this by tapping on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen and then selecting the group from the list.
- Access Group Info: Once inside the group, tap on the group name or title at the top of the screen. This will open the group info page.
- View Participants List: On the group info page, scroll down to find and tap on "Participants" or "Members". This action will display a list of all the participants in the group.
- Find the Group Admin: Look for the person who created the group (the original admin). They are typically listed at the top of the members list with an "Admin" label next to their name.
- Request Admin Status: Tap on the creator's name, and then select "Remove [Creator's Name] from Admins". This action will remove them as an admin but not delete them from the group. Note that you need to be an admin yourself to perform this step.
- Become the Group Admin: Once the original creator has been removed from admins, you can promote yourself or another member to admin status by tapping on their name and selecting "Make Admin".
- Delete the Group: With admin privileges, you now have the authority to delete the group. Tap on the group name at the top of the chat again to open the group info page. Scroll down to find the "Exit Group" option and tap on it. You will be prompted with a confirmation message; select "Exit Group" or "Delete and Exit Group" to permanently remove the group from your device.
- Confirm Deletion: After you have exited the group, go back to the main "Chats" tab. Swipe left on the group name in the list and tap on "Delete". This action will delete the group chat history from your device. Note that this step is optional but recommended for a clean slate.
By following these steps, you can successfully delete a WhatsApp group that you did not create, provided you have been granted admin status within the group.