How to delete photos from WhatsApp for everyone - briefly?
To delete a photo sent on WhatsApp so that it disappears for everyone, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. Simply long-press on the message and select "Delete" from the menu, then choose "Delete for Everyone". This will remove the photo from both your device and the recipient's chat history.
How to delete photos from WhatsApp for everyone - in detail?
To delete photos from WhatsApp for everyone, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This can be done using a smartphone or a tablet with WhatsApp installed.
- Navigate to the Chat: Find and open the chat where the photo you want to delete is located. You can do this by scrolling through your list of chats or using the search function to quickly locate the specific conversation.
- Locate the Photo: Scroll through the messages in the chat to find the photo you wish to remove. WhatsApp organizes media files chronologically, so finding the image should be straightforward.
- Select the Photo: Once you have located the photo, tap on it to open it in full view. This will bring up a larger version of the image along with some options at the top of your screen.
- Access the Options Menu: Tap on the three vertical dots or the three horizontal lines (depending on your device) located at the top-right corner of the screen. This action will open the options menu for that particular photo.
- Delete for Everyone: In the options menu, select "Delete for everyone." This option allows you to remove the photo not only from your device but also from the devices of all participants in the chat. Please note that this feature is available only within a specific time frame (usually 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending the message). After this period, you will only see the option to "Delete for me," which removes the photo from your device but leaves it visible on other participants' devices.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking if you are sure you want to delete the photo for everyone. Tap "Delete" to confirm your action. Once confirmed, the photo will be removed from all devices in the chat.
- Verify Deletion: To ensure that the photo has been deleted successfully, ask another participant in the chat to check if they can still see the image. If the deletion was successful, they should no longer have access to the photo.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete photos from WhatsApp for everyone involved in the conversation, ensuring that the media is removed from all devices in the chat.