How to hide WhatsApp history from a contact on iPhone - briefly?
To hide your WhatsApp chat history from a specific contact on an iPhone, you can archive the conversation or mute it. However, this will not completely delete the messages; they will still be accessible in your archived chats.
How to hide WhatsApp history from a contact on iPhone - in detail?
To hide WhatsApp history from a specific contact on your iPhone, you can utilize several features within the app that allow for enhanced privacy and control over your conversations. Here is a detailed guide to help you achieve this:
Archiving Chats
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat with the contact whose history you wish to hide.
- Archive the Chat: Swipe left on the chat and tap the "Archive" button that appears. This will move the conversation out of your main chat list, making it less visible.
- View Archived Chats: To access archived chats, scroll down to the bottom of your chat list and tap on "Archived." You can unarchive a chat at any time by swiping left and selecting "Unarchive."
Muting Notifications
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation with the contact you wish to mute.
- Mute Notifications: Tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat to open their profile information. Scroll down and toggle on "Muted." You can choose the duration for which you want to mute notifications (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).
Using Screen Time
- Open Settings: Go to your iPhone's settings by tapping on the gear icon.
- Navigate to Screen Time: Scroll down and tap on "Screen Time."
- Turn On Screen Time: If it’s not already enabled, follow the prompts to set up Screen Time.
- Set App Limits: Once Screen Time is set up, go back to the main Screen Time menu and select "App Limits."
- Add WhatsApp: Tap on "Add Limit" and choose "Social" from the list of categories. Select WhatsApp and set a time limit for its usage. This will help you control when and how much you use WhatsApp, indirectly hiding your chat history by limiting access to it.
Deleting Chats
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation with the contact whose history you wish to delete.
- Delete Individual Messages: Tap and hold on a specific message, then select "Delete" from the menu that appears. This will remove only that particular message from the chat.
- Delete Entire Conversation: To delete the entire chat history with the contact, go back to your main chat list, swipe left on the conversation, and tap "Delete." Confirm by tapping "Delete Chat" again in the pop-up menu.
Blocking a Contact (Last Resort)
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation with the contact you wish to block.
- Block the Contact: Tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat, scroll down and tap "Block [Contact Name]." Confirm by tapping "Block" again in the pop-up menu. Blocking a contact will prevent them from seeing your online status, reading receipts, and any messages you send.
By using these methods, you can effectively hide WhatsApp history from a specific contact on your iPhone, enhancing your privacy and control over your conversations.