How to delete WhatsApp for everyone - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone, tap and hold the message you want to delete, then select "Delete" > "Delete for everyone". This will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
How to delete WhatsApp for everyone - in detail?
Deleting a message on WhatsApp can be crucial in situations where you've sent something by mistake or regret the content. Here’s how to ensure that your message is deleted not just from your device, but also from the recipient’s phone:
- Understand the Time Limit: WhatsApp allows you to delete messages for everyone within 7 minutes after sending. After this time frame, you can only delete the message on your end, and the recipient will still see it.
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This could be a smartphone or a tablet where you have the app installed.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located. You can do this by tapping on the chat from your list of conversations.
- Select the Message: Long press on the message you wish to delete until it gets highlighted. If you’re using an iPhone, tap on the message once and then select more messages if needed.
- Access the Delete Option: Once the message is selected, look for the trash can icon at the top of your screen (Android) or a menu with options including "Delete" (iPhone). Tap on this icon to proceed.
- Confirm Deletion: A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to delete the message. There are two options: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'. To ensure that the message is removed from both your device and the recipient’s, select 'Delete for Everyone'.
- Successful Deletion: After confirming, WhatsApp will replace the deleted message with a note saying "This message was deleted" for all participants in the chat. This confirms that the deletion has been successful on both ends.
Important Notes:
- Deleted messages may still be visible if the recipient has notifications enabled or if they have seen the message preview.
- WhatsApp does not guarantee that the message will be permanently deleted from all devices, especially if the recipient’s device is offline at the time of deletion.
- If you are using an older version of WhatsApp, consider updating to the latest version to access this feature.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete messages for everyone in your WhatsApp chats, ensuring that sensitive or incorrect information does not remain visible to others.