How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for both parties - briefly?
To delete all messages in a WhatsApp chat for both parties, you need to use the "Delete for me" and "Delete for everyone" features simultaneously. This action will remove the conversation from your device and the recipient's device as well.
How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for both parties - in detail?
Deleting all messages in a WhatsApp conversation for both parties can be a useful feature when you want to clear up space or remove sensitive information. However, it's important to note that WhatsApp does not natively support deleting messages for both parties simultaneously. Instead, users must rely on the "Delete for Everyone" feature, which allows messages to be deleted from both the sender and receiver's devices within a specific timeframe. Here’s how you can achieve this:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat or group conversation from which you want to delete messages.
- Long Press on a Message: To select messages, long press on one message until it is highlighted. You can then tap on other messages to select them as well.
- Select All Messages: If you wish to delete all messages, tap and hold the first message, then scroll down to the bottom of the chat. While still holding the initial message, tap the last message. This will highlight all messages in the conversation. Alternatively, for Android users, there’s a "Select All" option that appears at the top once you start selecting messages.
- Delete Messages: After selecting all the messages, tap on the trash can icon (or the delete button) located at the top of the screen. Confirm the action when prompted.
- Check Deletion Status: WhatsApp will show a notification indicating whether the deletion was successful or not. If it says "Message deleted for everyone," then all selected messages have been successfully removed from both your device and the recipient's device.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature only works if the message is deleted within 7 minutes of sending. After this timeframe, you will not be able to delete messages for both parties.
- Backup Issues: Deleted messages may still exist in local device backups or cloud storage services like Google Drive or iCloud, depending on your backup settings.
- Notifications: Recipients will see a notification indicating that a message was deleted. This can sometimes raise questions or suspicions if not handled carefully.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete all messages in a WhatsApp conversation for both parties, ensuring that sensitive information is removed from both devices.