How to delete WhatsApp from the cloud - briefly?
To delete WhatsApp from the cloud, you need to follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
- Tap on "Delete All Backups" to remove your chat history from the cloud.
How to delete WhatsApp from the cloud - in detail?
To effectively remove WhatsApp data from the cloud, you need to understand that WhatsApp backs up your messages and media to either iCloud (for iPhone users) or Google Drive (for Android users). Here is a detailed guide on how to delete these backups:
For iPhone Users:
- Open Settings: On your iPhone, go to the 'Settings' app.
- Navigate to iCloud: Scroll down and tap on 'iCloud'.
- Manage Storage: Tap on 'Manage Storage' or 'Storage'.
- Find WhatsApp: Look for 'WhatsApp' in the list of apps using iCloud storage.
- Delete Backup: Tap on 'WhatsApp', then tap 'Delete Backup'. Confirm your choice if prompted.
For Android Users:
- Open Google Drive: Open the Google Drive app on your Android device or go to drive.google.com from a web browser.
- Navigate to Settings: Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top left corner, then tap 'Settings'.
- Manage Backup Space: Under the 'General' section, tap 'Manage backup space'.
- Find WhatsApp: Look for 'WhatsApp' in the list of apps using Google Drive storage.
- Delete Backup: Tap on the three dots next to 'WhatsApp', then select 'Delete hidden app data'. Confirm your choice if prompted.
Additional Steps:
- Uninstall WhatsApp: After deleting the backup, you can uninstall WhatsApp from your device.
- Reinstall WhatsApp: If you decide to use WhatsApp again in the future, reinstall it and set it up as a new user without restoring from a cloud backup.
By following these steps, you will ensure that all your WhatsApp data is removed from the cloud storage associated with your device. This process helps maintain your privacy by preventing old messages and media from being accessible through cloud backups.