How to delete messages from a contact in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete messages from a specific contact in WhatsApp, open the chat with that contact, select the messages you want to remove, and then tap on the 'Delete' option at the top right corner of your screen. This action will permanently remove the selected messages for you.
How to delete messages from a contact in WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting messages from a contact in WhatsApp can be done for various reasons, such as freeing up storage space or removing sensitive information. Below is a detailed guide on how to delete messages from a specific contact in WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This could be an iPhone, Android phone, or even a desktop version.
- Navigate to Chats: Once inside WhatsApp, go to the "Chats" section where all your conversations are listed.
- Select the Contact: Find and tap on the contact from whom you want to delete messages. This will open the chat history with that particular contact.
- Long Press on a Message: To delete a specific message, long press on it until options appear at the top of the screen.
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Choose Delete for Everyone or Me: Depending on your preference and the situation:
- If you want to delete the message from both your device and the recipient's device, select "Delete for Everyone". Note that this option is only available for a short period after sending the message (usually within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds).
- If you just want to delete the message from your device, choose "Delete for Me". This action will remove the message from your chat history but it will remain visible to the recipient.
- Confirm Deletion: After selecting the option, confirm the deletion by tapping on the "Delete" button that appears.
- Repeat if Necessary: If you need to delete multiple messages, repeat steps 4-6 for each message you wish to remove.
Deleting Entire Chat History with a Contact:
If you want to delete the entire chat history with a specific contact, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" section where all your conversations are listed.
- Select the Contact: Find and tap on the contact whose chat history you want to delete.
- Open Chat Settings: Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open their profile and settings.
- Delete Chat: Scroll down and tap on "Delete Chat". Confirm your action by tapping "Delete" again in the pop-up window.
Note: Deleting a chat will remove all messages, photos, videos, and other media from both your device and the recipient's device (if the message was sent to a group). However, if you delete a chat with an individual contact, it only removes the conversation from your device; the recipient will still have their copy of the conversation.
By following these detailed steps, you can effectively manage and delete messages or entire chat histories with specific contacts in WhatsApp.