What happens if there is one tick in WhatsApp and the message is deleted - briefly?
If you see a single tick on WhatsApp, it means your message has been sent but not yet delivered to the recipient's device. Deleting the message at this stage will remove it from your device, but the recipient may still receive it if their phone is turned on and connected to the internet.
What happens if there is one tick in WhatsApp and the message is deleted - in detail?
When a message on WhatsApp displays only one check mark (tick), it indicates that the message has been successfully sent from your device but has not yet been delivered to the recipient's phone. This status implies that the message is still in transit and awaiting delivery.
If, during this period, you decide to delete the message, several scenarios can occur depending on whether the recipient has seen or interacted with the message:
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Message Not Yet Delivered: If the message has not been delivered (i.e., it still shows only one tick), deleting the message will effectively remove it from your device and prevent further transmission. The recipient will never receive this message, as WhatsApp does not store undelivered messages on its servers.
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Message Delivered but Not Read: If the message has been delivered (indicated by two ticks) but not yet read, deleting the message from your end will still allow the recipient to see and read the message if their phone is online and connected to the internet. However, once they have read it, you will no longer be able to delete it from their device.
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Message Read: If the message has been delivered and read by the recipient (indicated by two blue ticks), deleting the message from your end will not affect the message on the recipient's phone. They will still have access to the content of the message, even if it is no longer visible on your device.
It is important to note that WhatsApp does not provide an option to "unsend" messages after they have been delivered and read. Once a message has been successfully sent and read, it remains on the recipient's device regardless of any actions taken by the sender.
In summary, the behavior of deleted messages on WhatsApp depends largely on the delivery status indicated by the check marks. If the message is still in transit (one tick), deleting it will prevent its delivery. However, once delivered and possibly read, the message remains accessible to the recipient even if you attempt to delete it from your end.