How to delete pictures from WhatsApp on Android?

How to delete pictures from WhatsApp on Android - briefly?

To delete pictures from WhatsApp on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat containing the picture you want to delete.
2. Long-press on the image, select "Delete" from the menu that appears, then confirm your choice.

How to delete pictures from WhatsApp on Android - in detail?

Deleting pictures from WhatsApp on an Android device can be done in several ways, depending on whether you want to remove them from your phone's storage or just from the WhatsApp app itself. Here’s a detailed guide to help you manage and delete your WhatsApp photos effectively:

1. Deleting Photos Within WhatsApp:

   • Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat where the picture is located.
   • Tap and hold on the photo you wish to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
   • Select the "Delete" icon (it looks like a trash can). Confirm by tapping "Delete."
   • This action removes the photo from your device's storage as well as from the WhatsApp chat.

2. Deleting Photos from Device Storage:

   • Open the File Manager app on your Android device. If you don’t have one, you can download a third-party file manager from the Google Play Store.
   • Navigate to the "WhatsApp" folder, then open the "Media" folder, and finally the "WhatsApp Images" folder.
   • Locate the photo you want to delete and tap on it to select. You can choose multiple photos by tapping on them one by one.
   • After selecting all desired photos, tap on the "Delete" icon (usually a trash can) at the top or bottom of the screen. Confirm the deletion.

3. Clearing WhatsApp Cache:

   • Open the Settings app on your Android device.
   • Scroll down and select "Apps" or "Application Manager."
   • Find WhatsApp in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
   • Tap on "Storage & cache."
   • Select "Clear Cache." This action will delete temporary files but not your media files or chats.

4. Backup Before Deleting:

   • It’s always a good idea to back up important photos before deleting them. You can do this by downloading the WhatsApp backup to Google Drive:
     • Open WhatsApp, go to "Settings" > "Chats" > "Chat Backup."
     • Tap on "Backup" and follow the prompts to save your media to Google Drive.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete pictures from WhatsApp on your Android device while ensuring that important data is backed up safely.