How to delete an old message in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?
To delete an old message in WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the chat where the message is located.
- Tap and hold the message you want to delete, then select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
How to delete an old message in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?
Deleting an old message in WhatsApp on an iPhone can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to delete the message from your device only or from both your device and the recipient's device. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Deleting a Message for Yourself Only
- Open WhatsApp: Unlock your iPhone and open the WhatsApp application.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Find the Message: Scroll through the conversation to locate the old message you wish to remove.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold on the message until a menu pops up at the bottom of the screen.
- Delete for Me: In the menu, select "Delete for Me." This action will delete the message from your device but it will remain visible to the recipient.
Deleting a Message for Both You and the Recipient
- Open WhatsApp: Unlock your iPhone and open the WhatsApp application.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Find the Message: Scroll through the conversation to locate the old message you wish to remove.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold on the message until a menu pops up at the bottom of the screen.
- Delete for Everyone: In the menu, select "Delete for Everyone." This action will delete the message from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this option is only available for a limited time after sending the message (within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds).
Additional Tips
- Message Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature has a time limit. If more than an hour, eight minutes, and sixteen seconds have passed since you sent the message, you will only see the "Delete for Me" option.
- Group Chats: Deleting messages in group chats works similarly. However, all participants in the group chat will see a notification indicating that a message was deleted.
- Media Files: If you delete a media file (like a photo or video), it will be removed from your phone's gallery as well.