How to Permanently Delete WhatsApp Messages from Both Sides

Learn how to delete WhatsApp messages permanently from both your device and the recipient's within a limited time frame.

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To permanently delete WhatsApp messages from both sides, open the chat, long-press the message, and tap the trash icon. Select 'Delete for Everyone' within the first hour after sending the message. This will remove it from both your device and the recipient's device. Note that this option is only available for a limited time, and the recipient will see a note that the message was deleted.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I delete WhatsApp messages for everyone after one hour? No, WhatsApp only allows you to delete messages for everyone within about one hour after sending. After that, you can only delete messages from your own device.
  2. Will the recipient know if I delete a WhatsApp message for everyone? Yes, the recipient will see a note indicating that a message was deleted.
  3. How do I delete multiple WhatsApp messages from both sides? You can long-press multiple messages, select them, then choose 'Delete for Everyone' within the allowed time frame to remove them from both devices.

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