How to delete the entire dialogue in WhatsApp for both the interlocutor and yourself - briefly?
To delete an entire conversation on WhatsApp for both parties, you can use the "Delete for Me" option, which will remove the chat from your device but leave it visible to the other participant. If you wish to delete the conversation for both yourself and the recipient, you'll need to use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within 7 minutes of sending the message.
How to delete the entire dialogue in WhatsApp for both the interlocutor and yourself - in detail?
To delete an entire conversation in WhatsApp for both you and your contact, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner to open the menu, then select "Settings". On iOS, tap on "Settings" at the bottom of the screen.
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Navigate to Storage and Data:
- For Android: Go to "Storage and data".
- For iOS: Select "Data and Storage Usage".
- View Storage Information: In this section, you will see a list of chats along with the storage they are using.
- Select the Chat: Tap on the chat that you want to delete. This action will take you to a new screen where you can manage the messages and media within that conversation.
- Delete Messages: You'll see options for "Delete messages" and "Manage storage". Select "Delete messages".
- Choose Deletion Preference: A prompt will appear asking if you want to delete the chat for everyone or just for yourself. To delete the conversation for both parties, select "Delete for everyone".
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask for confirmation. Tap on "Delete" to confirm your action.
Note: The option to delete messages for everyone is only available for a limited time after sending. If you want to delete older messages, you may need to manually delete them for yourself.
- Verify Deletion: After the deletion process is complete, both you and the other participant in the conversation will no longer see that chat or its contents.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove an entire WhatsApp dialogue from both your device and your contact's device, ensuring that the conversation is completely erased from both ends.