How to delete messages from a chat partner's phone forever in WhatsApp?

How to delete messages from a chat partner's phone forever in WhatsApp - briefly?

To permanently delete messages from both your and your chat partner's phones in WhatsApp, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending the message. This ensures that the selected message is removed from the conversation history on both devices.

How to delete messages from a chat partner's phone forever in WhatsApp - in detail?

To permanently delete messages from your chat partner's phone in WhatsApp, you need to understand the limitations and capabilities of the platform. WhatsApp provides several features that allow users to manage their message history, but it’s important to note that full control over a recipient's device is not possible due to privacy and security measures.

1. Delete for Me: This option only removes the message from your own device. The recipient will still see the message on their phone. To use this feature:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
   • Tap and hold the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
   • Select "Delete" > "Delete for Me".

2. Delete for Everyone: This feature allows you to delete messages for all participants in a chat within 7 minutes of sending. After this time, deleting messages will only remove them from your device. To use this feature:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
   • Tap and hold the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen.

   • Select "Delete" > "Delete for Everyone".

     Note that "Delete for Everyone" will replace the message with a notification in the chat window stating, "This message was deleted."

3. Clear Chat History: This option deletes all messages from both your device and your chat partner's device. However, it does not delete media or files sent in the chat. To use this feature:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the messages you want to delete.
   • Tap on the three dots (more options) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select "More" > "Clear Chat".
   • Confirm your action by tapping "Clear".

4. Block Contact: If you no longer want to communicate with a contact, blocking them will prevent future messages from appearing on your device. However, this does not delete past conversations. To block a contact:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
   • Tap on the three dots (more options) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select "More" > "Block".

5. Request Account Deletion: In cases where you wish to remove all your data from WhatsApp servers, you can request account deletion. This will delete your messages, photos, videos, and other content associated with your account from the company’s servers. However, it does not affect the messages already delivered to recipients' devices. To do this:

   • Go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Delete My Account.
   • Enter your phone number, select a reason for deleting your account, and tap "Delete My Account".

In summary, while WhatsApp offers various ways to manage and delete messages, complete control over another user's device is not possible due to privacy constraints. Understanding these features will help you effectively manage your chat history within the limits of the platform’s capabilities.