You deleted this WhatsApp message. How to remove it from the interlocutor?

You deleted this WhatsApp message. How to remove it from the interlocutor - briefly?

If you delete a WhatsApp message, it will be removed from your device but not from the recipient's device. To ensure that the message is also deleted from the recipient's device, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending the message.

You deleted this WhatsApp message. How to remove it from the interlocutor - in detail?

If you have deleted a WhatsApp message and wish to remove it from your recipient's device as well, there are several steps you can take depending on the situation. It is important to note that once a message has been delivered, the control over its presence on the recipient’s end largely lies with them. However, here are some strategies you might consider:

1. Delete for Everyone: If you quickly realize your mistake and want to delete the message before it is read by the recipient, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This allows you to remove a message from both your device and the recipient’s device within seven minutes of sending it. To do this:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
   • Press and hold the message.
   • Tap on the "Delete" icon at the top of the screen.
   • Select "Delete for Everyone."

2. Request Recipient to Delete: If the seven-minute window has passed, your best option is to politely ask the recipient to delete the message from their end. Here’s how you can approach this:

   • Inform them that you have deleted the message on your end and would appreciate if they could do the same on their device.
   • Guide them on how to delete messages on WhatsApp:
     • Open the chat with the message you want to delete.
     • Press and hold the message.
     • Tap on the "Delete" icon at the top of the screen.
     • Select "Delete for Me."

3. Block the Recipient: In cases where you need to ensure that no further communication occurs, you can block the recipient. This will not delete the messages but will prevent any future interactions. To block a contact:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to block.
   • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
   • Scroll down and tap "Block."

4. Use WhatsApp Web: If you are using WhatsApp Web, you can follow similar steps to delete messages for everyone within the seven-minute window. However, the feature is not available on WhatsApp Desktop yet.

5. Clear Chat History: As a last resort, if you need to remove all traces of the conversation, you can clear the chat history. Be aware that this action will delete the entire conversation from your device:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to clear.
   • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
   • Scroll down and select "Clear Chat."