How to delete information in WhatsApp on your own - briefly?
To delete information in WhatsApp on your own, you can either clear the chat history or permanently delete specific messages. Here's how:
For clearing chat history, go to Settings > Chats > Chat History, and select "Clear All Chats."
To delete specific messages, open the chat, press and hold the message, tap on the trash can icon at the top, and confirm deletion.
How to delete information in WhatsApp on your own - in detail?
Deleting information in WhatsApp can be done through several methods, each catering to different scenarios and user preferences. Here’s a detailed guide on how to delete information from WhatsApp:
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Deleting Individual Messages:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Long press on the message until it gets selected.
- Tap on the 'Delete' icon at the top of the screen (it looks like a trash can).
- Confirm the deletion by tapping 'Delete for Me'. If you want to remove the message for everyone in the chat, select 'Delete for Everyone'. Note that this option is only available for up to 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending.
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Deleting Entire Chats:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the main screen with all your chats listed.
- Swipe left on the chat you want to delete or tap and hold on it until a menu appears.
- Tap 'Delete Chat'.
- Confirm by tapping 'Delete' again. This will remove the entire conversation from your device, but it won’t affect other users in the chat.
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Deleting Media Files:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the media file (image, video) you want to delete is located.
- Long press on the media file until it gets selected.
- Tap on the 'Delete' icon at the top of the screen.
- Confirm by tapping 'Delete for Me'. Again, if you wish to remove the file for everyone in the chat, select 'Delete for Everyone', but this option is time-sensitive.
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Clearing WhatsApp Storage:
- Open WhatsApp and go to 'Settings' (usually found by tapping on the three dots in the top right corner).
- Navigate to 'Storage and Data'.
- Here you can see how much storage space WhatsApp is using. Tap on 'Manage Storage'.
- You’ll see a list of all chats, along with the amount of storage each chat occupies.
- Select the chat or media file you want to delete and tap 'Delete' to free up space.
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Deleting Your WhatsApp Account:
- If you decide that you no longer want to use WhatsApp, you can delete your account.
- Open WhatsApp and go to 'Settings'.
- Navigate to 'Account'.
- Tap on 'Delete My Account' at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter your phone number in international format (e.g., +1 234567890) and tap 'Delete My Account'.
- Confirm by tapping 'DELETE MY ACCOUNT'. This action is irreversible, so make sure you really want to proceed.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete information in WhatsApp according to your needs.