How to delete a WhatsApp message for both sender and recipient - briefly?
To delete a WhatsApp message for both the sender and the recipient, you must use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending the message. This action will remove the message from both parties' chat history.
How to delete a WhatsApp message for both sender and recipient - in detail?
Deleting a WhatsApp message can be a delicate process, especially when you want the message to disappear from both your device and the recipient's. This feature is particularly useful in situations where a mistake has been made or sensitive information has been sent unintentionally. Here’s a detailed guide on how to delete a WhatsApp message for both sender and recipient:
For Android Users:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Go to the Chat: Navigate to the chat where you sent the message you wish to delete.
- Select the Message: Long press on the message you want to delete until it is highlighted.
- Delete for Everyone: After selecting the message, tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top of the screen. You will be prompted with an option to "Delete for Everyone" or "Delete for Me". Choose "Delete for Everyone".
- Confirmation: Once you select "Delete for Everyone", a confirmation dialog will appear stating that the message was successfully deleted for everyone in the chat.
For iPhone Users:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iOS device.
- Go to the Chat: Navigate to the chat where you sent the message you wish to delete.
- Select the Message: Press and hold on the message until a menu appears with options such as "Copy", "Forward", and "Delete".
- Delete for Everyone: Tap on "Delete" from the menu, then select "Delete for Everyone". This option will only be available if you are deleting within the 1-hour, 8-minute, and 16-second window after sending the message.
- Confirmation: Once you select "Delete for Everyone", a confirmation dialog will appear stating that the message was successfully deleted for everyone in the chat.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: The delete option for both sender and recipient is only available within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending the message. After this time frame, you can only delete the message for yourself.
- Media Files: Deleting media files such as images or videos will also remove them from the recipient's device, provided it is done within the time limit.
- Group Chats: When deleting a message in a group chat, all participants will see "This message was deleted" instead of the original content.
- Read Receipts: Even if you delete a message for everyone, the read receipt (double blue checkmarks) might still be visible to the recipient.
By following these steps, you can ensure that any unwanted or erroneous messages are removed from both your and the recipient's devices, maintaining privacy and avoiding potential misunderstandings.