How to delete messages for everyone in WhatsApp on Android - briefly?
To delete messages for everyone in WhatsApp on Android, open the chat, select the message(s) you want to delete, tap the trash can icon at the top right corner of the screen, and choose "Delete for Everyone". This action will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
How to delete messages for everyone in WhatsApp on Android - in detail?
To delete messages for everyone in WhatsApp on an Android device, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android phone.
- Navigate to Chats: Once inside WhatsApp, go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen. This is where all your conversations are listed.
- Select a Chat: Choose the chat from which you want to delete messages. Tap on it to open the conversation thread.
- Locate the Message: Scroll through the conversation to find the message you wish to delete. Long press on the message until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Delete for Everyone Option: From the menu, tap on the 'Delete' icon (represented by a trash can). This will give you two options: 'Delete for me' and 'Delete for everyone'. Select 'Delete for everyone'.
- Confirmation: After selecting 'Delete for everyone', WhatsApp will prompt you to confirm your action. Tap on 'Delete' again to proceed.
- Success Notification: If the deletion is successful, you will see a notification saying "You deleted this message". Additionally, the recipient(s) of the message will also see a notification stating that you deleted a message.
- Time Limit: Please note that you have only 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from the time you sent the message to delete it for everyone. After this period, the 'Delete for everyone' option will no longer be available.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete messages for everyone in your WhatsApp conversations on an Android device. This feature ensures that both you and the recipient(s) no longer have access to the deleted message, maintaining privacy and control over your communication.