I deleted a message only for myself in WhatsApp. How do I delete it for everyone - briefly?
If you've accidentally deleted a message on WhatsApp and wish to delete it for everyone, unfortunately, this action is irreversible. Once a message is deleted for yourself, it cannot be undone or extended to others.
I deleted a message only for myself in WhatsApp. How do I delete it for everyone - in detail?
If you've accidentally sent a message on WhatsApp and quickly deleted it from your side, but now realize that the recipient has already seen it, you may be wondering if there's still a way to delete the message for everyone involved in the conversation. Here’s how you can proceed:
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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 and then deleted the message.
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Select the Message: Long-press on the message you want to delete for everyone until it gets selected.
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Access Options: Once the message is highlighted, tap on the three dots (⋮) or the trash can icon that appears at the top of your screen. This will open a menu with various options.
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Choose 'Delete for Everyone': In the menu that pops up, look for the option labeled 'Delete for Everyone'. Tapping this option will initiate the deletion process.
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Confirmation: You’ll see a confirmation message indicating that you have successfully deleted the message for everyone in the chat. This means that the message will be removed from both your device and the recipient's device.
Important Notes:
- The 'Delete for Everyone' feature works only if the message is deleted within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 0 seconds after it was sent. After this time frame, you can only delete the message for yourself.
- Both you and the recipient must have the latest version of WhatsApp installed to use this feature effectively.
- Deleting a message for everyone does not guarantee that the recipient did not see or read the message before you deleted it. They might still have seen the content if they checked their phone during that time.
By following these steps, you can ensure that any unwanted messages are removed from both your and the recipient's chat history, maintaining privacy and clarity in your conversations.