I deleted WhatsApp, what do others see - briefly?
When you delete WhatsApp, others will no longer see your online status or any changes to your profile picture or "About" section. Your messages and calls will not be delivered to them.
I deleted WhatsApp, what do others see - in detail?
When you delete WhatsApp from your device, the changes in visibility to others depend on several factors. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
- Contact List: Your contacts will still see your name and phone number in their contact list, but they won't be able to initiate a chat with you through WhatsApp if they try. They might receive an error message indicating that the recipient is not available or cannot be reached.
- Profile Information: If someone tries to view your profile on WhatsApp after you have deleted the app, they will see that no information is available. This includes your profile picture, status, and "last seen" time. Essentially, your profile becomes blank to them.
- Group Chats: If you were part of any group chats, your name will still appear in the member list, but it might be followed by a note indicating that you are no longer active or available on WhatsApp. Administrators may need to remove your number from the group if they wish to maintain privacy within the group.
- Media and Messages: Any media files (photos, videos) or messages you sent will remain visible in other users' chat histories. However, you won’t be able to see any new messages sent to you after you deleted WhatsApp.
- Status Updates: Your status updates will no longer be visible to anyone. If someone tries to view your status, they will find that it is not available.
- Calls and Voice Messages: You won't be able to make or receive calls or voice messages through WhatsApp. If someone tries to call you, they might get a message saying the recipient is unavailable.
- Backup and Data: All your chat history and media will still be stored on your device until you manually delete them. However, if you choose to reinstall WhatsApp, you can restore your chats from a backup if one exists.
In summary, deleting WhatsApp from your device makes you invisible in terms of real-time interactions but does not erase the historical data or your presence in group chats immediately.