How to permanently delete correspondence in WhatsApp on Android without recovery?

How to permanently delete correspondence in WhatsApp on Android without recovery - briefly?

To permanently delete correspondence in WhatsApp on Android without the possibility of recovery, you can use the "Delete for everyone" feature within 7 minutes after sending a message. For local deletion, go to Settings > Chats > Chat History > Delete All Chats. This action will remove all messages from your device but keep them on the servers if not deleted by the sender.

How to permanently delete correspondence in WhatsApp on Android without recovery - in detail?

Permanently deleting correspondence in WhatsApp on an Android device can be a complex task, as WhatsApp is designed to keep conversations backed up and accessible. However, if you're determined to delete your messages without the possibility of recovery, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Turn Off Automatic Backup:

    • Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
    • Go to Settings > Chats.
    • Tap on Chat Backup.
    • Uncheck the option that says "Include videos" if it's checked, as this can sometimes prevent backup from completing correctly.
    • If you have a Google Drive backup, tap on Account and then select Delete Account to remove any cloud backups.

  2. Delete Messages Manually:

    • Open the chat or group conversation you want to delete.
    • Tap and hold on a message until it is selected.
    • Once selected, tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the messages.
    • Confirm the deletion by tapping Delete for Me or Delete for Everyone. Note that Delete for Everyone only works if the message was sent less than 13 hours ago and both you and the recipient are using the latest version of WhatsApp.

  3. Clear the WhatsApp Cache:

    • Go to your device's Settings > Apps > WhatsApp.
    • Tap on Storage & cache.
    • Clear the cache by tapping on Clear Cache. This will remove temporary files but not your messages.

  4. Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp:

    • Uninstall WhatsApp from your device by going to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp, then tap Uninstall.
    • Before reinstalling, ensure that you have not set up any cloud backup that could restore your messages.
    • Reinstall WhatsApp from the Google Play Store and set it up as a new user. This will remove all local data including messages.

  5. Factory Reset Your Device (Optional but Thorough):

    • If you want to ensure no trace of your conversations remains, consider performing a factory reset on your Android device. Note that this will erase all data on your device, so make sure to back up any important information before proceeding.
    • Go to Settings > System > Reset options.
    • Tap Erase all data (factory reset) and follow the prompts.

By following these steps, you can permanently delete your WhatsApp correspondence on an Android device without recovery.