How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp forever on Android?

How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp forever on Android - briefly?

To permanently delete correspondence in WhatsApp on an Android device, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp application and go to the chat or conversation that you wish to delete.
2. Press and hold the chat until it is selected, then tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to permanently delete the conversation from your device.

How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp forever on Android - in detail?

Deleting correspondence in WhatsApp permanently on an Android device involves several steps, as the app is designed to keep messages and media safe for users. However, if you want to ensure that all your data is removed forever, follow these detailed instructions:

1. Backup Your Data: Before deleting any conversations, it's essential to create a backup of your WhatsApp data. This step will help you retain important information while allowing you to delete the rest permanently. To do this:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the 'More options' menu (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
   • Select 'Settings' > 'Chats'.
   • Tap on 'Chat backup' and follow the prompts to back up your chats to Google Drive.

2. Delete Individual Chats: To delete a specific chat:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the 'Chats' tab.
   • Long-press on the chat you want to delete until a checkmark appears next to it.
   • Tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the selected chat(s).
   • Confirm by tapping 'Delete'.

3. Clear All Chats: If you wish to clear all chats at once:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the 'More options' menu (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
   • Select 'Settings' > 'Chats'.
   • Tap on 'Chat history' > 'Delete all chats'.
   • Confirm by tapping 'Delete'.

4. Delete Media Files: Deleting chat messages doesn’t remove media files (photos, videos, etc.) from your device. To delete these:

   • Go to the 'Files' app on your Android device or use a file manager of your choice.
   • Navigate to the WhatsApp folder located in your internal storage (usually at /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media).
   • Delete the folders containing media files such as 'WhatsApp Images', 'WhatsApp Video', etc.

5. Clear Cache and Data: To ensure that no residual data remains:

   • Go to your device's 'Settings' > 'Apps' > 'WhatsApp'.
   • Tap on 'Storage & cache'.
   • Clear the 'Cache' by tapping 'Clear cache'.
   • To clear app data, tap on 'Clear storage' or 'Clear data', and confirm the action.

6. Uninstall WhatsApp: For a final step to remove all traces of WhatsApp from your device:

   • Go to your device's 'Settings' > 'Apps' > 'WhatsApp'.
   • Tap on 'Uninstall' and confirm the action. This will delete the app and any associated data from your device.

By following these steps, you can permanently delete WhatsApp correspondence on your Android device. Always remember that once deleted, this data cannot be recovered unless you have a recent backup.