How to delete WhatsApp calls - briefly?
To delete a specific WhatsApp call from your chat history, follow these steps:
- Open the chat with the person you called or received a call from.
- Tap and hold on the call until a menu appears, then select 'Delete'.
How to delete WhatsApp calls - in detail?
To delete WhatsApp calls, you need to follow a series of steps that ensure all traces of the call are removed from your device and WhatsApp account. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Deleting Calls from Your Device
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Calls Tab: At the bottom of the screen, you will see several tabs including "Calls". Tap on it to view all your call history.
- Select the Call: Scroll through your call log and find the specific call you want to delete. Tap and hold on the call until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete the Call: In the menu, tap on the trash can icon or "Delete" option. Confirm the deletion if prompted. The selected call will now be removed from your device's call log within WhatsApp.
Deleting Calls from WhatsApp Backup
- Understand Backups: WhatsApp automatically backs up chats and calls to cloud storage (like Google Drive for Android or iCloud for iOS). To completely remove a call, you need to delete it from the backup as well.
- Delete Conversation: If the call is part of a conversation with a specific contact, you might want to delete the entire conversation. Go back to the main screen of WhatsApp and find the contact in your chat list. Tap and hold on the chat until the menu appears. Select "Delete Chat" and confirm.
- Clear Backup: To ensure that no traces of the call remain, you can clear your backup data. For Android users, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and tap on "Delete all backups". For iOS users, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and select "Delete Backup" under the respective cloud service.
Additional Considerations
- Group Calls: If you're part of a group call, deleting it will not remove your participation from the group chat history. You might need to leave the group or mute notifications related to that group.
- Media Files: Sometimes, calls are accompanied by media files like voice messages or images. Make sure to delete these files manually from your device's gallery or file manager if needed.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete WhatsApp calls from both your device and cloud backups, ensuring that all traces of the call are removed.