How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp without restoring it from the phone?

How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp without restoring it from the phone - briefly?

To delete correspondence in WhatsApp without restoring it from your phone, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within 7 minutes of sending a message. Additionally, you can manually delete messages or conversations from your chat list without affecting backups.

How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp without restoring it from the phone - in detail?

Deleting correspondence in WhatsApp can be a delicate task, especially if you want to ensure that the messages cannot be restored from your phone. Here’s a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Permanent Deletion of Messages

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Navigate to the Chat: Select the chat or conversation that you want to delete.
3. Select Messages: Press and hold the message(s) you wish to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
4. Delete Option: Tap on the trash can icon (⨉) in the top menu bar to delete the selected messages.
5. Confirm Deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the message(s). This action will remove the messages from your device, but they may still be present on the recipient's device and on WhatsApp servers.

Clearing Chat History

1. Open WhatsApp Settings: Go to the settings menu in WhatsApp by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
2. Select Storage and Data: In the settings, navigate to "Storage and Data".
3. Manage Storage: Tap on "Manage Storage" to see a list of all chats sorted by the amount of storage they are using.
4. Clear Chat: Select the chat you want to clear. You will see options like “Free up space”. Choose this option and confirm. This action deletes messages from your device but not from WhatsApp servers or other devices.

Deleting for Everyone (Message Recall)

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Navigate to the Chat: Select the chat where you sent the message(s).
3. Select Message: Long press on the message you want to delete until a menu appears.
4. Delete for Everyone: Tap on "Delete for Everyone" in the menu. This feature allows you to delete messages for all participants in the chat, not just yourself. Note that this option is only available within seven minutes of sending the message.

Backup and Restore Considerations

• Regular Backups: WhatsApp automatically backs up chats to your cloud storage (Google Drive for Android and iCloud for iOS). If you delete a chat, it may still be present in these backups.
• Delete Backup: To ensure that the deleted messages are not restored from backup, you can delete the WhatsApp backup from your cloud storage:
  • For Android: Open Google Drive, go to "Backup," find WhatsApp, and delete the backup.
  • For iOS: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > WhatsApp, and delete the backup.

Additional Tips

• Archiving Chats: Instead of deleting chats, you can archive them. This removes the chat from your main screen but keeps it in your archived chats list.
• Blocking Contacts: If you want to prevent someone from sending you messages, consider blocking their contact.

By following these steps, you can effectively delete WhatsApp correspondence without the possibility of restoring it from your phone.