I deleted a message in WhatsApp only for myself. How to delete it for everyone on iPhone - briefly?
If you've accidentally deleted a WhatsApp message only for yourself and want to delete it for everyone using an iPhone, unfortunately, this feature is not available after the initial 7-minute window has passed. Make sure to use the "Delete for Everyone" option immediately after sending the message in the future.
I deleted a message in WhatsApp only for myself. How to delete it for everyone on iPhone - in detail?
If you've accidentally sent a message on WhatsApp and want to delete it for everyone, including yourself, you can still do so within the first seven minutes of sending the message. Here’s how to proceed on your iPhone:
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Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
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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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Tap and Hold: Press and hold the message you want to delete until a menu pops up at the bottom of the screen.
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Select 'Delete': From the options displayed, tap on the 'Delete' button (it looks like a trash can icon).
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Choose 'Delete for Everyone': A prompt will appear asking if you want to delete the message for everyone or just for yourself. Select 'Delete for Everyone'.
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Confirmation: You’ll see a confirmation that says "You deleted this message". This indicates that the message has been successfully removed from all recipients' devices.
It's important to note that after seven minutes, you will no longer have the option to delete messages for everyone. Additionally, WhatsApp provides no notification to the recipients that a message was deleted. They will simply see "This message was deleted" in place of your original message.