How to delete correspondence from WhatsApp forever for both users?

How to delete correspondence from WhatsApp forever for both users - briefly?

To permanently delete a conversation from WhatsApp for both parties, you can use the "Delete for everyone" feature. This option is available within 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds of sending the message. Simply select the message or conversation you wish to delete, tap on "Delete," and then choose "Delete for everyone."

How to delete correspondence from WhatsApp forever for both users - in detail?

To permanently delete correspondence from WhatsApp for both users, follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Data: Before deleting any messages, it is crucial to back up your chats. This ensures that you won't lose important information in case you need it later.

   • On Android: Go to WhatsApp > More options (three dots) > Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
   • On iPhone: Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

2. Delete Messages from Your Device:

   • Open the chat with the contact or group you want to delete messages from.
   • Tap and hold on the message you want to delete until a menu appears.
   • Select "Delete" for a single message, or "Delete all" to remove multiple messages at once.

3. Delete Messages for Both Users (Individual Chats):

   • After selecting the message(s) you wish to delete, tap the trash can icon in the top right corner of your screen.
   • You will see two options: "Delete for me" and "Delete for everyone." Choose "Delete for everyone."
   • Note that this option is available only within 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds after sending a message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself.

4. Delete Messages for Both Users (Group Chats):

   • Open the group chat.
   • Tap on the group name at the top of the screen to open Group Info.
   • Scroll down and tap "Exit Group." This will remove you from the group, and all your messages will be deleted for both you and other participants.
   • If you are an admin and want to delete the entire chat history for everyone, tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the group info screen and select "Clear Chat History." Confirm your action when prompted.

5. Delete the Contact or Group:

   • After deleting messages, you can remove the contact or group entirely from your WhatsApp.
   • Go to the chat with the contact or group.
   • Tap on their name at the top of the screen.
   • Scroll down and tap "Delete Chat" (for individual chats) or "Exit Group" (for groups). Confirm your action when prompted.

6. Clear Storage:

   • To free up more space, you can clear WhatsApp's storage by deleting unnecessary media files.
   • Go to WhatsApp > More options (three dots) > Settings > Storage and Data > Manage Storage.
   • Review the list of large files and delete any unwanted media.