How to delete SMS from WhatsApp?

How to delete SMS from WhatsApp - briefly?

To delete an SMS from WhatsApp, simply open the chat, select the message you want to remove, and tap on the "Delete" option. Alternatively, you can long-press on a message and choose "Delete" from the menu that appears.

How to delete SMS from WhatsApp - in detail?

Deleting SMS messages from WhatsApp can be a straightforward process, but it's important to understand the different methods available depending on your device and operating system. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you manage and delete SMS messages effectively:

On Android Devices:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
  2. Navigate to Chats: Go to the ‘Chats’ tab, where all your conversations are listed.
  3. Select the Chat: Tap and hold the chat or conversation you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
  4. Delete Option: In the menu, tap on the ‘Delete’ icon (represented by a trash can).
  5. Confirm Deletion: A pop-up will ask if you want to delete the chat. Confirm your action by tapping ‘Delete’.

On iOS Devices:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Go to Settings: Tap on the ‘Settings’ tab, which is usually represented by a gear icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  3. Storage and Data: Navigate to ‘Storage and Data’. This option allows you to manage the storage usage of your WhatsApp data.
  4. Manage Storage: Tap on ‘Manage Storage’ to see a list of all chats, sorted by the amount of storage they use.
  5. Select Chat to Delete: Find the chat or conversation you want to delete and tap on it.
  6. Delete Option: At the bottom of the screen, you will find an option to ‘Delete Chat’. Tap on this option.
  7. Confirm Deletion: Confirm your action by tapping ‘Delete Chat’ again in the pop-up window.

Using WhatsApp Web:

  1. Open WhatsApp Web: Go to web.whatsapp.com and scan the QR code with your phone to log in to your account on a computer or laptop.
  2. Select Chat: Click on the chat or conversation you want to delete from the list of chats on the left side of the screen.
  3. More Options: At the top right corner of the chat window, click on the three vertical dots (‘More options’).
  4. Delete Chat: In the drop-down menu, select ‘Delete chat’.
  5. Confirm Deletion: A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. Click ‘Delete’ to proceed.

Additional Tips:

  • Backup Before Deleting: It’s always a good idea to back up your WhatsApp data before performing any deletions, just in case you need to recover any messages later.
  • Clear Media Files: If you want to free up more space, consider clearing media files (images, videos, documents) from the chat before deleting it.
  • Group Chats: Deleting a group chat will remove all messages and media from your device, but other members of the group will still have access to the conversation history.

By following these steps, you should be able to effectively manage and delete SMS messages from WhatsApp on both Android and iOS devices, as well as through WhatsApp Web.