If someone hasn't read a message in WhatsApp, can I delete it - briefly?
If the recipient has not seen your message on WhatsApp, you have the option to delete it for both parties involved. This action will remove the message from both your chat history and theirs.
If someone hasn't read a message in WhatsApp, can I delete it - in detail?
If you are wondering whether you can delete a message on WhatsApp that the recipient has not yet read, there are several factors to consider.
Firstly, it is important to understand how WhatsApp handles message delivery and read receipts. When you send a message, WhatsApp marks it with one check mark (✔) when it is successfully sent from your device. Two check marks (✔✔) indicate that the message has been delivered to the recipient's device. However, if the message has not yet been read by the recipient, there will be no "Read" notification next to the message for you.
When you delete a message on WhatsApp, it is removed from your device and from the devices of the recipients who have not yet read the message. This means that if someone has not read your message yet, they will not see it at all after you delete it. However, there are some caveats to be aware of:
- Read Receipts: If the recipient has enabled read receipts in their settings, you will still see a "Read" notification next to the message even if you delete it later. This is because the read receipt is sent to you as soon as the message is opened by the recipient.
- Quoted Messages: If the recipient has quoted your message in a reply, deleting the original message will not remove the quoted text from their device. The quoted message will still be visible in the conversation thread.
- Forwarded Messages: If you have forwarded the message to multiple recipients and some of them have not read it yet, deleting the message will remove it only from those devices where it has not been read. Recipients who have already read the message or have quoted it in a reply will still see it.
- Group Chats: In group chats, deleting a message that some participants have not yet read will remove it from their devices as well. However, any participants who have already read the message or have quoted it in a reply will still see it.
In summary, yes, you can delete a message on WhatsApp that the recipient has not yet read. The message will be removed from their device, and they will not see it at all. However, there are some exceptions and caveats to be aware of, such as read receipts, quoted messages, forwarded messages, and group chats. Always consider these factors before deciding to delete a message.