Will the other person see if I delete WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, the other person will not see if you delete WhatsApp from your device. However, they may notice if you have previously sent messages or if you were part of a group chat.
Will the other person see if I delete WhatsApp - in detail?
When you delete your WhatsApp account, the impact on what others can see depends on several factors. Firstly, it's important to understand that deleting WhatsApp is not the same as simply uninstalling the app from your device. Deleting your account permanently removes your profile and all associated data from WhatsApp servers.
If you delete your WhatsApp account, here are some details about what others might see:
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Profile Information: Once you delete your account, your profile picture, status updates, and "About" information will no longer be visible to anyone. Your name within the contact list will also disappear for those who have you saved as a WhatsApp contact.
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Messages and Conversations: Deleting WhatsApp does not automatically delete conversations or messages from other users' devices. However, they will see that your account has been deleted if they try to view your profile or send you a message. The conversation thread in their chat list will remain, but your last seen status, read receipts, and online presence will no longer update.
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Groups: If you are part of any WhatsApp groups, your name will be removed from the group list after some time. Other members may notice that you have left the group, and administrators might see a notification indicating that you have been removed due to account deletion.
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Call Logs and Media: Any calls or media (photos, videos, documents) exchanged with you will remain in their devices' storage. However, they won't be able to call you or send messages directly through WhatsApp because your account has been deleted.
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Backup Data: If others have included your chat history in their WhatsApp backup (either locally on their device or via cloud services), that data will still be present in their backups, but they won't be able to interact with you through WhatsApp anymore.
In summary, while deleting your WhatsApp account does not completely erase all traces of interactions from other users' devices, it significantly limits what others can see and do regarding your presence on the platform.