I deleted a WhatsApp message for myself, how to delete it for everyone - briefly?
If you've already deleted a WhatsApp message for yourself and want to delete it for everyone else in the chat, unfortunately, you cannot do so after the initial 1-hour, 8-minute, and 30-second window has passed. This feature is only available within that time frame.
I deleted a WhatsApp message for myself, how to delete it for everyone - in detail?
If you've sent a WhatsApp message and want to delete it for all participants in the chat rather than just for yourself, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Go to the Chat: Navigate to the specific conversation where the message was sent that you wish to delete.
- Locate the Message: Scroll through the chat history until you find the message you want to delete.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold on the message until a menu appears with several options.
- Choose 'Delete for Everyone': In the menu, select the option labeled "Delete for Everyone". This action will attempt to remove the message from all participants' devices in the chat.
- Confirmation: After selecting this option, you should see a confirmation message stating that the message was successfully deleted for everyone. If the deletion is not possible (for example, if the recipient has not received the message yet or their device settings prevent it), you will receive a notification indicating the failure.
Important Notes:
- Time Limit: You have up to one hour, eight minutes, and 16 seconds from when you sent the message to delete it for everyone. After this time frame, the "Delete for Everyone" option will no longer be available.
- Message Delivery Status: The recipient must have an active internet connection and their device settings should allow WhatsApp to receive background notifications for the deletion to be successful.
- Recipient Awareness: Even if you successfully delete the message, recipients may still see a notification stating that a message was deleted. They will not be able to view the content of the message itself.
By following these steps, you can ensure that any unwanted or mistaken messages are removed from all participants' chat histories, maintaining the privacy and integrity of your conversations on WhatsApp.