One of the advantages of WhatsApp is that… Free instant messaging serviceIn addition to other things like calls, video calls, voice notes, and sending files, photos, and videos.
WhatsApp allows you to delete messages from conversations. Photo: Twitter: @wcathcart.
What to consider before deleting the message WhatsApp
In addition, it indicates that when you delete a message it will be replaced by text “This message has been deleted”. However, there are a series of conditions that people do not know and must consider when using this function.
The app explains in its Help Center that to delete a message, both the recipient and the person sending the text mustYou must be using the latest version of WhatsApp Before performing this function, you must consider the following:
- Media files, such as photos or videos, may be sent in conversations. Stay saved in the gallery to the recipient even though he or she is excluded from the chat.
- Recipients may View messages before deleting them Or if it is not removed properly.
- To permanently delete a message from a chat, this can only be done within Two days later in which it was sent.
On the other hand, when it comes to group chats, the app points this out Only those who manage the group can delete messages sent by other members. Likewise, any group member will be able to see which admins have decided to use this function.
WhatsApp should know this before deleting the message. Image: iStock
How to delete a message for everyone?
- Go to WhatsApp And open the chat that contains the message you want to delete.
- Select the message and click on it Trash icon.
- Click “Delete for everyone.”
It should be noted that this function is different from a function “Delete me”, Since the latter does not affect the recipient’s chat, that is, he will continue to see the deleted message.
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