How to delete yesterday's WhatsApp messages - briefly?
To delete yesterday's WhatsApp messages, follow these steps:
- Open the chat with the messages you want to delete.
- Select the messages by holding them down and then tap on the "Delete" option at the top of the screen.
How to delete yesterday's WhatsApp messages - in detail?
Deleting yesterday's WhatsApp messages can be essential for maintaining privacy and managing storage space on your device. Here’s a detailed guide to help you achieve this:
Method 1: Delete Messages Individually
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Access Chat History: Navigate to the chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Select Messages: Long-press on the message(s) you wish to delete until a checkmark appears next to them.
- Delete Option: Tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen.
- Confirm Deletion: A pop-up will appear asking if you want to delete the selected messages. Confirm your action by tapping "Delete for me" or "Delete for everyone" (if available).
Method 2: Clear Chat History
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Access Chat Settings: Open the chat from which you want to delete messages. Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Clear Chat: Select "More" and then tap on "Clear chat".
- Confirm Deletion: You will be prompted to confirm that you want to clear the chat history. Tap "OK" to proceed.
Method 3: Delete Media Files
- Open WhatsApp Settings: Go to your phone's settings and find the WhatsApp application.
- Storage and Data: Under WhatsApp settings, tap on "Storage and data".
- Manage Storage: Here you can see how much storage space is being used by WhatsApp media files. Tap on "Manage storage".
- Select Files: You will see a list of files sorted by size. Select the files you want to delete.
- Delete Files: Tap on the trash can icon at the top right corner and confirm the deletion.
Important Notes:
- Backup: Ensure that you have backed up your important messages or chats before deleting, as this action is irreversible.
- Group Chats: If you delete a message from a group chat, all members of the group will be notified if "Delete for everyone" is selected.
- Media Files: Deleting media files manually will free up space on your device but won’t remove them from WhatsApp's servers.
By following these detailed steps, you can efficiently manage and delete yesterday's WhatsApp messages to maintain your privacy and optimize your device's storage.