How to delete SMS in WhatsApp after reading - briefly?
To delete an SMS in WhatsApp after reading it, simply press and hold the message until a menu appears, then select "Delete".
How to delete SMS in WhatsApp after reading - in detail?
To delete an SMS (Short Message Service) message or chat in WhatsApp after reading, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen. Here you will see a list of all your conversations.
- Select the Chat: Find and tap on the chat or conversation that contains the SMS message you want to delete. This will open the conversation thread.
- Open the Chat Options: At the top right corner of the screen, you will see three vertical dots (⋮). Tap on these dots to access the chat options menu.
- Delete the Chat: In the dropdown menu that appears, select "More" or "Delete chat". You may be prompted to confirm your decision. Tap on "Delete" again to permanently remove the chat from your device.
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask you if you want to delete the media from the chat as well. If you choose to do so, all photos, videos, and other media files associated with that conversation will also be deleted. Confirm your choice by tapping on "Delete" or "Cancel".
Note: Deleting a chat in WhatsApp only removes it from your device. The other party involved in the conversation can still see the messages unless they delete their copy of the chat as well. Additionally, if you have enabled chat backups in your WhatsApp settings, the deleted chats will still be stored in your backup until you manually delete them from there.
Backup Considerations: If you wish to ensure that the deleted SMS messages are not recoverable even from backups, you should:
- Turn Off Chat Backup: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and turn off automatic backup.
- Delete from Backup: Manually delete the chat from your backup storage (e.g., Google Drive for Android users or iCloud for iPhone users).
By following these steps, you can effectively delete SMS messages in WhatsApp after reading them, ensuring that they are no longer accessible on your device.