If a message is delivered but not read in WhatsApp, can it be deleted - briefly?
Yes, messages can still be deleted even if they have been delivered but not read on WhatsApp.
If a message is delivered but not read in WhatsApp, can it be deleted - in detail?
If a message has been delivered but not yet read on WhatsApp, the possibility of deleting that message depends on several factors. Firstly, once a message is sent and marked as "delivered," it indicates that the recipient's device has received the message. However, until the message is opened or read, it remains unseen by the recipient.
WhatsApp provides users with the option to delete messages for everyone in a chat within a specific time frame. This feature allows users to retract messages they may have sent by mistake or no longer wish to keep in the conversation. The key consideration here is the time limit: messages can only be deleted for everyone within seven minutes of sending them. If more than seven minutes have passed since delivery but before reading, the delete option will not be available.
Moreover, even if a message is successfully deleted within the allowed time frame, there are scenarios where the recipient might still see the content. For instance, if the recipient has enabled notifications on their device, they may receive a preview of the message through push notifications. In such cases, deleting the message after it has been delivered but not read may not effectively remove all traces of its content from the recipient's awareness.
In summary, while WhatsApp offers users the ability to delete messages for everyone within seven minutes of sending them, this option is only available before the message is read by the recipient. After this time frame or once the message has been opened, deletion becomes impossible, and any previously received notifications may still contain the message's content.