I deleted a message in WhatsApp. How do I delete it for everyone - briefly?
If you want to delete a message for everyone in WhatsApp after already deleting it for yourself, unfortunately, this is not possible. Once a message is deleted from your side only, the option to delete it for everyone expires.
I deleted a message in WhatsApp. How do I delete it for everyone - in detail?
Deleting a message from your device alone does not remove it from the recipient's chat history. However, WhatsApp offers a feature that allows you to delete messages for everyone in a conversation, ensuring that the message is removed from both your and the recipient's devices. Here’s how you can do it:
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Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
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Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where you sent the message you wish to delete.
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Select the Message: Long-press on the message you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
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Delete for Everyone Option: In the menu that pops up, tap on the "Delete" option (represented by a trash can icon).
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Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear. Tap on "Delete for everyone" to proceed. This action will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
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Successful Deletion Notification: After the deletion process is complete, you will see a notification saying "You deleted this message." The recipients will also see a notification stating that you deleted a message.
It’s important to note that the "Delete for everyone" feature only works if:
- The message was sent less than 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds ago. After this timeframe, you won’t be able to delete the message for everyone.
- Both you and your recipient are using the latest version of WhatsApp.
Deleting a message for everyone is a powerful tool that can help you correct mistakes or remove sensitive information from a conversation. However, it should be used judiciously, as recipients will still see a notification indicating that a message has been deleted.