How to delete a WhatsApp message for everyone after 24 hours - briefly?
After the initial 24-hour window, you cannot delete a WhatsApp message for all recipients. This feature is only available within the first hour of sending the message.
How to delete a WhatsApp message for everyone after 24 hours - in detail?
To delete a WhatsApp message for everyone after 24 hours, you will need to follow these detailed steps:
- Identify the Message: Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat where the message is located. Identify the specific message you wish to delete.
- Select the Message: Long-press on the message until it gets highlighted. You will see several options appear at the top of your screen, including a trash can icon for deleting.
- Delete for Everyone Option: Tap on the trash can icon. A pop-up menu will appear with two options: "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone". Select "Delete for Everyone".
- Confirmation: After selecting "Delete for Everyone", WhatsApp will ask you to confirm your action. Confirm by tapping on "Delete". This process ensures that the message is removed from all recipients' devices, not just yours.
- Message Status Update: Once deleted successfully, both you and the recipient(s) will see a notification stating "You deleted this message" in place of the original message. Recipients who have not yet seen or opened the message will no longer be able to view it.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: WhatsApp allows you to delete messages for everyone within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending. After this period, the "Delete for Everyone" option becomes unavailable.
- Recipient Awareness: Recipients will be notified that a message was deleted, but they won't see the content of the original message.
- Backup Restoration: If a recipient has enabled backups and restores their chat history from a backup, the deleted message may still appear in their chat history.
By following these steps, you can ensure that a WhatsApp message is removed from all recipients' devices effectively within the allowed timeframe.