What happens when you delete your WhatsApp profile - briefly?
Deleting your WhatsApp profile will remove all your messages, contacts, and media from the app. Your account will also be permanently deleted from WhatsApp's servers.
What happens when you delete your WhatsApp profile - in detail?
When you decide to delete your WhatsApp profile, several significant changes occur immediately and over time. Firstly, your phone number will be removed from the WhatsApp database, which means you won't be able to receive messages or calls through the app. This action is irreversible; once your account is deleted, it cannot be restored. All of your chat history, including messages, photos, videos, and other media shared on WhatsApp, will be permanently erased from the servers. However, it's important to note that any data backed up via Google Drive or iCloud will remain intact until you manually delete those backups.
Your presence in group chats will also cease to exist. Other participants will no longer see your name or profile picture, and they won't be able to contact you through the app. Additionally, any messages sent to groups after your account has been deleted will not be delivered to your phone. Your contacts' list will be unaffected, as WhatsApp does not store this information on its servers. However, if someone tries to message you after deletion, they might see a notification indicating that the contact is no longer using WhatsApp.
Moreover, all personal settings and preferences configured within your WhatsApp account will be lost. This includes privacy settings, such as who can see your status or profile picture, as well as any custom notifications you may have set up. Any payment information associated with the app, if applicable, will also be removed to ensure security and compliance with data protection regulations.
Lastly, it's worth mentioning that deleting your WhatsApp profile does not automatically uninstall the app from your device. You will need to manually remove the WhatsApp application from your phone if you wish to completely disassociate yourself from the service.