How to permanently delete a chat in WhatsApp - briefly?
To permanently delete a chat in WhatsApp, you need to follow these steps:
- Open the chat you want to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner, select "More," and then tap on "Delete chat." Choose "Delete for everyone" if you want to remove the chat from both your device and the recipient's device.
How to permanently delete a chat in WhatsApp - in detail?
Permanently deleting a chat from WhatsApp involves several steps, including archiving the chat and then deleting it from the archive. This process ensures that the chat is removed from your device and not just hidden. Here’s how you can do it:
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Archive the Chat:
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Delete the Chat from Archive:
- Go back to your main WhatsApp screen.
- Scroll to the bottom of your chat list and tap on "Archived Chats".
- Locate the archived chat you want to delete permanently.
- Long-press on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Tap on the trash can icon (delete). This will remove the chat from your device entirely.
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Clear Backup (Optional):
- If you want to ensure that the deleted chat is not restored from a backup, you may need to clear your WhatsApp backup as well.
- Go to your device’s settings and find "Storage" or "Apps".
- Select WhatsApp from the list of apps.
- Tap on "Clear Data". This will delete all local data for WhatsApp, including any chats that were backed up but not yet restored.
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Delete from Cloud Backup (Optional):
- If you use cloud backup services like Google Drive or iCloud to back up your WhatsApp chats, you might want to delete the chat from there as well.
- Go to your respective cloud storage app (Google Drive for Android and iCloud for iOS).
- Locate the WhatsApp backup folder.
- Delete the backup file associated with the chat you want to permanently remove.