How to delete a WhatsApp message for both contacts - briefly?
To delete a WhatsApp message for both contacts, use the "Delete for everyone" feature within 1 hour and 8 minutes of sending the message. This will remove the message from your chat and the recipient's chat, ensuring both parties no longer see it.
How to delete a WhatsApp message for both contacts - in detail?
Deleting a WhatsApp message can be crucial when you need to correct an error or remove sensitive information. The process varies depending on whether the message is sent to an individual contact or within a group chat. Here's a detailed guide on how to delete a WhatsApp message for both contacts:
Individual Contact
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select Chat: Choose the conversation with the contact from whom you want to delete the message.
- Long Press on Message: Find the message you wish to remove and press firmly on it until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Delete Option: Tap on the 'Delete' option (represented by a trash can icon). You will be given two choices: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'.
- Delete for Everyone: Select 'Delete for Everyone'. This action will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device, provided they haven’t seen it yet or their phone is offline.
Group Chat
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select Group Chat: Choose the group chat where you want to delete the message.
- Long Press on Message: Find the message you wish to remove and press firmly on it until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Delete Option: Tap on the 'Delete' option (represented by a trash can icon). You will be given two choices: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'.
- Delete for Everyone: Select 'Delete for Everyone'. This action will remove the message from both your device and all participants' devices, provided they haven’t seen it yet or their phones are offline.
Important Considerations
- Time Limit: The 'Delete for Everyone' feature is only available within 7 minutes after sending the message. After this timeframe, you can only delete the message from your device using the 'Delete for Me' option.
- Offline Status: If the recipient(s) are offline at the time of deletion or have not yet seen the message, the deletion will be successful. However, if they have already read the message, it cannot be deleted from their devices.
- Notification: Both you and your contact(s) will see a notification indicating that a message was deleted.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and correct any mistakes or sensitive information shared via WhatsApp messages.