What will be displayed on WhatsApp if someone deletes the app - briefly?
If someone deletes the WhatsApp application from their device, the messages and media shared with them will still remain visible in your chat history. However, any future communication or updates will not be reflected on their end since they no longer have the app installed.
What will be displayed on WhatsApp if someone deletes the app - in detail?
When a user decides to delete the WhatsApp application from their device, several changes occur in how content is displayed both for the user who deleted the app and for others who interact with them on the platform.
For the user who deletes the app:
- Personal Data: All locally stored messages, media (photos, videos), and other data associated with their WhatsApp account are removed from the device. This includes chat histories, contacts, and any settings specific to that device.
- Account Status: The user's WhatsApp account remains active on the server as long as it is not explicitly deleted through the app or via customer support. This means that their profile information, including their name and profile picture, will still be visible to others in their contact list.
- Notifications: Push notifications for new messages or calls will no longer be received on the device where WhatsApp has been deleted. However, if the user reinstalls WhatsApp on a different device, they may start receiving notifications again once the account is reconnected.
For others who interact with the user:
- Chat History: Messages sent and received by the user will still be visible in the chat histories of their contacts. This includes text messages, media files, and other shared content. However, any new messages sent to the user after they have deleted the app will not be delivered or seen by them until they reinstall WhatsApp.
- Status Updates: If the user had a status update (story) before deleting the app, it will still be visible to their contacts for 24 hours from the time of posting. After that period, the status update will expire naturally and no longer be available.
- Profile Information: The profile picture and name of the user who deleted WhatsApp will remain visible in the contact list of others. However, any changes made to this information after deleting the app will not be reflected until the user reinstalls WhatsApp and updates their profile again.
In summary, while deleting the WhatsApp app removes locally stored data from a user's device, it does not immediately impact the visibility of their profile or previously shared content for others on the platform. The account remains active, allowing for future reactivation if desired.