How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for everyone after a long time?

How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for everyone after a long time - briefly?

To delete all messages in WhatsApp for everyone after a long time, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending each message. This function allows you to revoke messages from both your device and the recipient's device, ensuring that they are permanently removed.

How to delete all messages in WhatsApp for everyone after a long time - in detail?

To delete all messages in WhatsApp for everyone after a long time, you'll need to follow a detailed process since the standard "Delete for Everyone" feature has certain limitations. Here’s how you can achieve this:

  1. Backup Your Chats: Before you proceed, ensure that you have backed up your chats. For Android users, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. For iOS users, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup, and then tap on Back Up Now.

  2. Delete Individual Messages: WhatsApp allows you to delete messages for everyone within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending. To delete a message:

    • Open the chat with the message you want to delete.
    • Tap and hold on the message until the options menu appears at the top of your screen.
    • Tap Delete > Delete for Everyone.
  3. Use Third-Party Apps: For deleting messages after a long time, you might need to use third-party apps like "WAMR" or "GBWhatsApp". These apps offer advanced features but come with risks, such as violating WhatsApp's terms of service and potential security issues.

  4. Manually Delete Messages: If you prefer not to use third-party apps, you can manually delete messages from your device:

    • Go to Settings > Storage and Data.
    • Tap on the chat you want to delete messages from.
    • Select the messages you want to delete and tap on the trash icon.

  5. Delete the Conversation: If you want to delete the entire conversation:

    • Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
    • Swipe left on the chat you want to delete, or long-press on it.
    • Tap Delete.

  6. Clear Cache and Data: For a more thorough cleanup:

    • Go to your phone’s Settings > Apps > WhatsApp.
    • Tap Storage & cache.
    • Clear the cache and, if necessary, clear data (this will log you out of WhatsApp).