How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for all users?

How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for all users - briefly?

To delete all messages in WhatsApp for all users, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This option allows you to remove sent messages from both your device and the recipient's device within seven minutes of sending.

How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for all users - in detail?

To delete all messages in WhatsApp for all users, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Backup Your Chats: Before proceeding with the deletion process, it's crucial to back up your chats. This ensures that you do not lose any important conversations permanently.

    • On Android: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Tap on Backup to create a backup of your chats.
    • On iPhone: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Tap on Back Up Now to start the backup process.

  2. Delete Chats Locally: To delete messages for all users, you need to clear the chats from your device first. This action removes the messages from your local storage but does not delete them from other users' devices or from WhatsApp servers.

    • On Android: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats. Tap on Clear All Chats. Confirm the action by tapping Delete.
    • On iPhone: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat History. Select Delete All Chats. Confirm the deletion.

  3. Revoke Messages (Optional): If you want to ensure that messages are deleted from other users' devices as well, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This option is available for messages sent within a 7-minute window after they were sent.

    • To use this feature: Open the chat containing the message you wish to delete. Tap and hold on the message until it becomes highlighted. Select Delete from the options that appear at the top of the screen. Choose Delete for Everyone.

  4. Restore Chats (If Needed): If you decide you want your chats back, you can restore them from the backup created earlier.

    • On Android: Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. When prompted, verify your phone number. After verifying, you will see an option to Restore. Tap on it to restore your chat history from the Google Drive backup.
    • On iPhone: Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. Verify your phone number during setup. When prompted, tap on Restore Chat History to restore your chats from the iCloud backup.

  5. Clear Storage (Optional): To free up more space on your device, you can clear the storage used by WhatsApp. This action deletes all media files and messages that are not backed up.

    • On Android: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Storage and Data. Tap on Clear Chat Storage. Confirm the action.
    • On iPhone: Unfortunately, there's no direct way to clear chat storage as it is managed by iOS itself. You can manually delete WhatsApp from your device and reinstall it if necessary.