How to delete everything from WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?
To delete everything from WhatsApp on your iPhone, you have two main options: deleting the app itself or clearing its data within the app settings.
How to delete everything from WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?
Deleting all data from WhatsApp on an iPhone is a process that involves several steps, including backing up your chats, deleting the app, and reinstalling it. This detailed guide will walk you through each step to ensure that all your WhatsApp data is permanently removed from your device.
Backup Your Chats
Before you begin deleting everything, it's essential to back up your WhatsApp chats to avoid losing any important data. You can do this using iCloud:
- Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
- Go to the Settings tab by tapping on the gear icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Tap on "Chats" and then select "Chat Backup."
- Ensure that "iCloud Drive" is turned on in your iPhone's settings.
- Tap on "Back Up Now" to create a backup of your chats, media, and settings.
Delete WhatsApp Data from iCloud
After backing up your data, you can delete the WhatsApp backups from iCloud to free up space:
- Go to your iPhone's Settings app.
- Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
- Select "iCloud."
- Scroll down and tap on "Manage Storage" under "Storage."
- Find WhatsApp in the list and tap on it.
- Choose "Delete Backup" to remove the backup from iCloud.
Delete WhatsApp from Your iPhone
Now you can delete the WhatsApp app itself:
- Locate the WhatsApp icon on your home screen.
- Press and hold the icon until it starts wiggling.
- Tap on the "x" that appears in the top left corner of the icon.
- Confirm that you want to delete WhatsApp by tapping "Delete."
Reinstall WhatsApp
After deleting the app, reinstall it from the App Store:
- Open the App Store on your iPhone.
- Search for "WhatsApp" in the search bar.
- Tap on the Get or Cloud icon (depending on whether you have previously downloaded the app) to download and install WhatsApp.
- Once installed, open WhatsApp and follow the setup instructions.
- When prompted, restore your chats from the iCloud backup you created earlier.
Additional Tips
- Disable Automatic Backups: After restoring your chats, you might want to disable automatic backups if you don't want future conversations backed up to iCloud. You can do this by going to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and turning off "Include Videos" and "Auto Backup."
- Clear Cache: If you want to ensure that all temporary files and cache are removed, you can clear the app's cache manually. This is not a straightforward process on iOS, but resetting your iPhone settings or rebooting your device can help achieve this.
By following these steps, you will have successfully deleted everything from WhatsApp on your iPhone, ensuring that all personal data and messages are permanently removed from the device while retaining the ability to restore them if needed in the future.