If I delete a message in WhatsApp on my side, what will the recipient see - briefly?
If you delete a message in WhatsApp on your end, the recipient will no longer see that message. However, they may still see a notification indicating that a message was deleted if the "Delete for Everyone" feature was used within the allowed time frame.
If I delete a message in WhatsApp on my side, what will the recipient see - in detail?
When you delete a message in WhatsApp on your end, several outcomes are possible depending on the specific circumstances and timing of the deletion. Here's a detailed breakdown:
- Deleting for Everyone (Revoke Option): If you choose to delete the message for everyone, WhatsApp will attempt to remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device. The message will be replaced with a notification that reads "This message was deleted." This option is available only within a short window after sending the message (typically less than an hour).
- Deleting for You: If you simply delete the message from your device without using the "Delete for Everyone" option, the recipient will still see the original message on their end. The message remains in the conversation thread as if nothing has happened. This action only removes the message from your device and does not affect the recipient's view of the conversation.
- Group Chats: In group chats, the dynamics are slightly different. If you delete a message for everyone, all participants in the chat will see the "This message was deleted" notification. However, if another participant has already read or seen the message before it was deleted, they may still have access to the content through notifications or other means.
- Media Files: For media files such as photos and videos, deleting a message for everyone will also remove the file from the recipient's device. However, if the recipient has already downloaded or saved the file, it might still be accessible on their device.
- Quoted Messages: If you delete a quoted message, the original message that was quoted remains unaffected. Only the quoted part of the conversation is deleted for everyone.
- Read Receipts and Delivery Status: Deleting a message does not alter the read receipt or delivery status. If the recipient has already seen the message, they will continue to see the double-check marks indicating that the message was delivered and read.
In summary, deleting a WhatsApp message on your side can either remove the message for both you and the recipient (if using the "Delete for Everyone" option within the allowed timeframe) or leave the message intact for the recipient (if simply deleting from your device). The exact outcome depends on how and when the deletion is performed.