How to delete all conversations in WhatsApp for both myself and the other person?

How to delete all conversations in WhatsApp for both myself and the other person - briefly?

To delete all conversations in WhatsApp for both yourself and the other person, you can use the "Delete for Me" or "Delete for Everyone" feature. However, keep in mind that the "Delete for Everyone" option only works within seven minutes of sending the message.

How to delete all conversations in WhatsApp for both myself and the other person - in detail?

Deleting all conversations in WhatsApp for both yourself and the other person involves several steps. It's important to note that while you can delete messages from your device, completely removing them from both parties' devices is not possible due to the end-to-end encryption feature of WhatsApp. However, there are methods to hide or clear chats.

For Your Device:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Access Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen to open the menu, and select "Settings".
  3. Chats: In the settings menu, tap on "Chats".
  4. Clear All Chats: Scroll down and tap on "Clear All Chats". You will be prompted to confirm this action. Tap "OK" to proceed. This will delete all chat history from your device.
  5. Delete Media: If you want to clear media files as well, go back to the settings menu and select "Storage and Data". Here, you can choose to clear media by tapping on "Manage Storage" and then selecting the types of media you wish to delete (photos, videos, etc.).

For the Other Person's Device:

  1. Ask the Other Person to Delete: The other party needs to manually delete the conversation from their device as well. They can follow similar steps to those mentioned above for their own device.
  2. Delete for Everyone (For Specific Messages): WhatsApp offers a feature called "Delete for Everyone" which allows you to delete specific messages sent to an individual or group chat within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending the message. To use this:
    • Open the chat containing the message you want to delete.
    • Tap and hold on the message until a menu appears.
    • Select "Delete" from the menu.
    • Choose "Delete for Everyone". This will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device.

Additional Tips:

  • Backup: Before deleting any conversations, consider creating a backup of your chats using WhatsApp's built-in backup feature. Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
  • Delete Account: If you want to completely remove all traces of WhatsApp from both devices, you can delete your WhatsApp account. Note that this is a permanent action and cannot be undone.
    • Open WhatsApp.
    • Go to Settings > Account.
    • Tap on "Delete My Account".
    • Enter your phone number and tap "DELETE MY ACCOUNT".

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete conversations in WhatsApp for both yourself and the other person involved in the chat.