How to remove SMS from the WhatsApp archive - briefly?
To remove SMS messages from your WhatsApp archive, open the conversation containing the message you wish to delete, tap and hold on the message until a menu appears, then select "Delete" and confirm your action. This will remove the selected message from both your chat history and the WhatsApp backup.
How to remove SMS from the WhatsApp archive - in detail?
To remove SMS messages from your WhatsApp archive, you will need to follow a series of steps that involve deleting individual messages or entire conversations. It's important to note that archiving and deleting are two different actions in WhatsApp. Archiving moves conversations out of your main chat list but keeps them accessible, while deleting permanently removes them from your device. Here’s how you can proceed:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Access the Chat List: On the home screen of WhatsApp, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner to open the menu. From there, select "Archived chats" or simply scroll down to find archived conversations.
- Unarchive Messages: To remove SMS from the archive, you first need to unarchive them. Tap and hold on the chat or contact you want to unarchive until a checkbox appears next to it. Then, tap the "Unarchive" icon at the top of the screen (it looks like an open folder). This will move the selected conversations back into your main chat list.
- Delete Messages: Once the messages are unarchived, you can delete them. Open the chat or conversation you want to remove. Tap and hold on a message until it gets selected. Then, tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the selected messages. You can also delete entire conversations by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the chat and selecting "More" > "Delete chat".
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask for confirmation before deleting a chat. Tap "Delete" to confirm, and the conversation or messages will be permanently removed from your device.
- Clear Archived Chats: If you want to clear all archived chats at once, go to "Settings" in WhatsApp (tap on the three dots (⋮) > "Settings"). Then navigate to "Chats" > "Chat History" > "Delete All Chats". This will remove all messages and media from your device. Be cautious with this option as it is irreversible and will delete all WhatsApp data on your phone.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and remove SMS messages from your WhatsApp archive, ensuring that your chat list remains organized and clutter-free.