How to delete messages in WhatsApp for both users if more than an hour has passed - briefly?
If you want to delete messages from both participants on WhatsApp after more than an hour has passed, you can't do it directly as the "Delete for Everyone" feature is only available within the first hour of sending a message.
How to delete messages in WhatsApp for both users if more than an hour has passed - in detail?
Deleting messages in WhatsApp for both users after more than an hour can be a bit tricky, as the standard "Delete for Everyone" feature is only available within one hour of sending the message. However, there are still ways to achieve this goal. Below, we provide a detailed step-by-step guide on how to delete messages in WhatsApp for both users when more than an hour has passed.
Steps to Delete Messages in WhatsApp for Both Users After More Than an Hour:
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Backup Your Data:
Before proceeding, it is crucial to back up your WhatsApp data to avoid any loss of important messages or media files. This can be done from the Settings menu in WhatsApp.
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Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp:
- For Android Users: Go to your device's Settings, then Apps & notifications (or a similar option). Find WhatsApp, tap on it, and select Uninstall. After uninstallation, go to the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and reinstall it.
- For iOS Users: Press and hold the WhatsApp icon until it starts wiggling. Tap the 'x' on the app icon and confirm that you want to delete it. After deletion, go to the App Store, search for WhatsApp, and reinstall it.
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Restore Your Backup:
During the initial setup of WhatsApp after reinstallation, you will be prompted to restore your chat history from a backup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this process.
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Delete Messages Before They Are Restored:
- After restoring the backup but before the messages are fully restored (this usually happens when you tap on a specific chat), quickly go into the chat where the message is located and delete it for yourself using the "Delete" option. This will ensure that the message is not displayed to you or the other user once the restoration process completes.
Important Notes:
- Backup Frequency: Regularly backup your WhatsApp data to prevent loss of important information.
- Message Visibility: While the message will be deleted from both users' views, it might still exist in the WhatsApp servers for a certain period. However, it won’t be visible to either party.
- Group Chats: Deleting messages in group chats works similarly, but all participants must have the latest version of WhatsApp installed for the message deletion to be effective.
By following these steps, you can delete messages from both users' devices even if more than an hour has passed since sending them. This method ensures that the message is removed from the chat history on both ends without causing data loss or interruption in communication.