How to delete the entire chat history in WhatsApp from the interlocutor - briefly?
To delete the entire chat history in WhatsApp for both you and your interlocutor, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner, select "More," and then tap on "Delete Chat."
How to delete the entire chat history in WhatsApp from the interlocutor - in detail?
Deleting an entire chat history on WhatsApp, both for yourself and your interlocutors, involves a few specific steps. It is important to note that while you can delete messages from your device, permanently removing them from the conversation requires additional actions. Here’s how you can achieve this:
Deleting Messages for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your mobile device.
- Select the Chat: Tap on the chat or group chat you want to delete messages from.
- Access Chat Settings: For iOS devices, tap on the name of the contact or group at the top. For Android devices, tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select "More" > "Clear Chat".
- Delete Messages: Choose whether you want to delete messages for yourself only or for everyone in the chat. If you choose "Delete for Everyone", the message will be removed from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this option is available only within a certain timeframe (1 hour, 8 minutes, 16 seconds) after sending the message.
Deleting Messages for Everyone
If you want to delete messages for everyone in the chat:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your mobile device.
- Select the Chat: Tap on the chat or group chat you want to delete messages from.
- Long Press on Message: Long press on the message you wish to delete until it is selected.
- Delete for Everyone: Tap the "Delete" icon at the top of the screen, then select “Delete for Everyone”. This will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
Deleting Entire Chat History
To delete the entire chat history:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your mobile device.
- Settings: Tap on "Settings" in the lower right corner (iOS) or the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Settings" (Android).
- Storage and Data: Navigate to “Storage and Data”.
- Manage Storage: Select “Manage Storage” and find the chat you wish to delete.
- Delete Chat: Tap on the chat, then tap “Delete Chat”. Confirm your decision when prompted. This action will remove the entire chat history from your device.
Important Notes
- Time Limit for 'Delete for Everyone': The "Delete for Everyone" feature is available only within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending a message. After this period, you can only delete messages for yourself.
- Backup: Deleting chat history will not affect your WhatsApp backups unless you manually delete them from the backup settings.
- No Notification for Recipients: When you delete a message for everyone, recipients won’t be notified that you deleted their message or see the content of the deleted message. However, they may still see a notification indicating that a message was deleted if their device supports this feature.