How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for both users - briefly?
Deleting all messages in WhatsApp for both users involves using the "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone" features. However, these options only work for individual messages or conversations, not entire chat histories.
How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for both users - in detail?
Deleting all messages in a WhatsApp chat can be necessary for various reasons, such as freeing up storage space or ensuring privacy. The process differs depending on whether you want to delete messages only from your device or from both yours and the recipient's device. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Deleting Messages from Your Device Only
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Select Messages: Long-press on a message until it is highlighted, then tap other messages to select them. Alternatively, you can use the search function (magnifying glass icon) to find specific messages and select them.
- Delete: Once the desired messages are selected, tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen. Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete for Me". This will remove the messages from your device but keep them on the recipient's device.
Deleting Messages for Both Users (Recipient and Sender)
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Select Messages: Long-press on a message until it is highlighted, then tap other messages to select them. Alternatively, you can use the search function (magnifying glass icon) to find specific messages and select them.
- Delete for Everyone: Once the desired messages are selected, tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen. Then, choose "Delete for Everyone". This option will remove the messages from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this feature is available only within 7 minutes after sending a message.
Important Considerations
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature can be used only within 7 minutes of sending the message. After this period, you will only be able to delete messages from your device using the "Delete for Me" option.
- Group Chats: When deleting messages in group chats, all participants will see a notification stating that a message was deleted. However, they won't know who deleted it or what the content of the message was.
- Backup: Deleting messages from both devices does not affect WhatsApp backups. If you have enabled automatic backups, deleted messages may still be present in your backup until the next scheduled backup overwrites them.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete messages in WhatsApp to maintain your privacy and free up storage space on your device.