How to delete WhatsApp completely - briefly?
To delete WhatsApp completely from your device, follow these steps:
- Backup your chat history if needed.
- Go to your phone's settings, select 'Applications' or 'Apps', find WhatsApp, and uninstall it.
How to delete WhatsApp completely - in detail?
To delete WhatsApp completely, you need to follow a series of steps that ensure all your data is removed from both your device and the servers. Here’s a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Deleting WhatsApp from Your Device
- Open Settings: On your mobile device, go to the 'Settings' menu.
- Access App List: Scroll down and select 'Apps' or 'Applications', depending on your device model.
- Find WhatsApp: In the list of installed apps, find 'WhatsApp'.
- Uninstall: Tap on 'WhatsApp' and then select 'Uninstall'. Confirm the action if prompted. This will remove the app from your device.
Deleting Your Account
- Open WhatsApp: If you haven’t already uninstalled WhatsApp, open it.
- Access Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner to access 'Settings'.
- Go to Account: In the Settings menu, select 'Account'.
- Delete My Account: Scroll down and tap on 'Delete my account'. This will bring up a warning message.
- Confirm Deletion: Read the message carefully. If you are sure, enter your phone number in the international format (e.g., +1 234-567-8901). Tap 'DELETE MY ACCOUNT' to confirm.
Backup and Data Considerations
- Backup: Before deleting WhatsApp, consider backing up your chat history if you want to save any important conversations or media. You can do this through the in-app backup feature under Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
- Media Files: Note that deleting WhatsApp does not automatically delete media files (images, videos) from your device. You will need to manually delete these from your phone's gallery or file manager if you wish to remove them completely.
Final Steps
- Clear Cache and Data: After uninstalling the app, go back to 'Settings' > 'Apps' > 'WhatsApp'. Tap on 'Storage & cache', then clear both 'Cache' and 'Data' if these options are available. This ensures that any residual data is removed.
- Remove Account from Device: If you want to remove your WhatsApp account from the device settings, go to 'Settings' > 'Accounts' (or 'Users & accounts') > 'WhatsApp'. Tap on it and then select 'Remove account'.
By following these steps, you can ensure that WhatsApp is completely deleted from both your device and the servers, leaving no trace of your data or account.