How to delete messages in WhatsApp for the contact on Android - briefly?
To delete messages in WhatsApp for a specific contact on an Android device, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact whose messages you want to delete.
- Tap and hold on the message(s) you wish to remove until they are highlighted, then tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete them.
How to delete messages in WhatsApp for the contact on Android - in detail?
Deleting messages in WhatsApp for a specific contact on an Android device can be done using several methods, depending on whether you want to delete messages for yourself only or for both parties involved in the conversation. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
For Yourself Only
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Select Contact: Go to the chat with the contact from whom you want to delete messages.
- Long Press on Message: Hold down on the message(s) you wish to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete Option: Tap on the trash can icon that appears in the menu. Confirm your action if prompted.
For Both Parties (Recipient and Sender)
WhatsApp offers a feature called "Delete for Everyone" which allows you to delete messages for both parties involved in the conversation. However, this option is only available within a specific time frame:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Select Contact: Go to the chat with the contact from whom you want to delete messages.
- Long Press on Message: Hold down on the message(s) you wish to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Everyone Option: Tap on the "Delete for everyone" option that appears in the menu. Confirm your action if prompted.
Important Notes
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature is only available within 7 minutes after sending a message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself.
- Notifications: If the recipient has notifications enabled and their phone is online, they might still see the message before it gets deleted.
- Media Files: Deleting media files (like photos or videos) will remove them from your device but may not delete them from the recipient's device if they have already downloaded them.
- Group Chats: In group chats, only administrators can delete messages for everyone within 7 minutes of sending. After that, only the sender can delete messages for themselves.
By following these steps, you should be able to manage and delete WhatsApp messages effectively on your Android device.