How to delete correspondence with a person from WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete correspondence with a person on WhatsApp, open the chat, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "More" and then "Delete Chat." This action will remove all messages from that conversation for you but not for the other participant.
How to delete correspondence with a person from WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting correspondence with a specific individual on WhatsApp can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to remove the messages only from your device or also from the server. Here's how you can accomplish this:
Delete Messages Locally
If you wish to delete messages from your device but keep them on the server (so they remain visible to others), follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Contact: Find and tap on the chat with the person whose messages you want to delete.
- Delete Messages:
- For Android: Press and hold the message(s) you wish to delete until a checkmark appears next to them. Tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the selected messages.
- For iPhone: Swipe left on the message you want to delete, then tap "Delete." To delete multiple messages, tap on "Edit" in the upper right corner, select the messages, and then tap "Delete."
Delete Messages from Both Devices
If you wish to remove messages not only from your device but also from the recipient's device (and thus from the server), follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Contact: Find and tap on the chat with the person whose messages you want to delete.
- Delete Messages:
- For Android: Press and hold the message(s) you wish to delete until a checkmark appears next to them. Tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen, then select "Delete for everyone."
- For iPhone: Swipe left on the message you want to delete, then tap "Delete for Everyone."
Delete Entire Chat History
If you want to delete the entire chat history with a person, here’s how:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Contact: Find and tap on the chat with the person whose messages you want to delete.
- Delete Chat:
- For Android: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner, then select "More" > "Delete chat." Confirm your choice by tapping "Delete."
- For iPhone: Tap on the contact name at the top of the screen, then scroll down and tap "Delete Chat." Confirm your choice by tapping "Delete Chat" again.
Additional Notes
- Time Limit: The "Delete for everyone" feature has a time limit. Messages can only be deleted within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending. After this period, the message will remain on both devices.
- Backup: Deleting messages from WhatsApp does not affect your device’s backup. Ensure that you manage your backups if you want to remove traces of deleted conversations completely.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete correspondence with a person on WhatsApp as per your requirements.