How to delete all photos from WhatsApp for everyone - briefly?
To delete all photos from WhatsApp for everyone, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. However, this feature is only available within seven minutes of sending a message or photo. After that time frame, you will not be able to delete photos for others, but you can still delete them from your own device.
How to delete all photos from WhatsApp for everyone - in detail?
To effectively delete all photos from WhatsApp so that they are removed for everyone in your chats, you need to follow a systematic approach. This process involves both deleting media from your device and ensuring that the messages containing those media are also deleted on the servers. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
- Backup Your Data: Before proceeding with any deletions, it's crucial to back up your WhatsApp data. This step ensures you don’t lose important information inadvertently. You can backup your data by going to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Follow the prompts to create a backup.
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Delete Media from Device: To remove photos and other media files from your device, you need to delete them manually from the WhatsApp storage on your phone. Here’s how:
- Open File Manager or any file explorer app that allows you to access internal storage.
- Navigate to
WhatsApp/Media. - Inside the Media folder, you will find subfolders like
WhatsApp Images,WhatsApp Video, etc. - Delete all files and folders within these directories. Be cautious not to delete any important files outside of WhatsApp’s media storage.
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Delete Messages Containing Media: Simply deleting the media files from your device does not remove them from WhatsApp's servers or other users' devices. To ensure that the photos are deleted for everyone, you need to delete the messages containing these photos:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the photo was sent.
- Long-press on the photo until a menu appears with options like "Delete" and "Forward".
- Select "Delete" and then tap "Delete for Everyone". This will remove the photo from your device and the recipient's device, as well as from WhatsApp’s servers.
- Revoke Media: If you sent a photo to multiple chats or groups, you need to revoke it individually in each chat. Unfortunately, there is no bulk delete option for media across all chats at once. You must perform this action manually for each chat where the photo was shared.
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Clear Cache and Data: After deleting the media files and messages, it’s a good idea to clear the WhatsApp cache and data to ensure that no residual files remain on your device:
By following these steps meticulously, you can effectively delete all photos from WhatsApp for everyone involved in your chats. This process ensures that the media is not only removed from your device but also from WhatsApp's servers and other users' devices.