If I delete a chat in WhatsApp, will the other participant see it - briefly?
Deleting a chat in WhatsApp will remove the conversation from your device, but not from the recipient's device. The other participant will still be able to view the chat and its contents on their end.
If I delete a chat in WhatsApp, will the other participant see it - in detail?
When you delete a chat in WhatsApp, the behavior of this action depends on several factors and can have different outcomes for both participants in the conversation. Here's a detailed breakdown:
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Deleting Messages for Everyone:
If you choose to "Delete for everyone," all messages within that specific chat will be removed from your device as well as from the recipient's device. This feature is available only if the message has not been read yet or if it was sent less than 13 hours ago (for some devices, this timeframe may vary). When you use this option, the other participant will see a notification stating that "This message was deleted." However, the chat itself remains in both participants' chat lists until one of them manually deletes it.
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Deleting Messages for You:
If you choose to "Delete for me," only your copies of the messages within that specific chat will be removed from your device. The other participant will still see all the messages in their chat list, and they won't receive any notification about the deletion. This option does not affect the chat visibility on the recipient's end at all.
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Deleting the Entire Chat:
When you delete an entire chat from your device, it removes the conversation from your chat list but keeps the chat active in WhatsApp's servers. The other participant will not be notified about the deletion and will still see the chat in their list. However, if they try to open the chat or send a new message to you, they might encounter issues since your copy of the chat is no longer available.
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Deleting the Chat and Media from Your Phone:
If you choose to delete the entire chat along with its media files from your phone, it removes all messages and associated media from both your device and WhatsApp's servers. This action cannot be undone, and the other participant will no longer see the chat in their list. They might receive a notification that says "You received a message," but when they try to open it, they will find that the chat is no longer available.
In summary, deleting a chat in WhatsApp can have varying impacts depending on the specific action taken and whether the other participant has already read the messages or not. Understanding these nuances can help you manage your conversations more effectively.