WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps out there, and it has a feature that allows users to delete messages for everyone after a certain time limit. This feature comes in handy for those who want to prevent embarrassing or sensitive messages from lingering on the internet. But can you delete WhatsApp messages for everyone after a time limit on an iPhone?
The answer is yes, you can use this feature on your iPhone. However, there are some caveats to using it.
First of all, you need to be using the latest version of WhatsApp. Secondly, you must be sending the message to someone who also has the latest version of WhatsApp installed on their device. Lastly, there is a specific time window in which you can delete your message without it being seen by the recipient — this window is seven minutes long.
Once these conditions are met, deletion is relatively simple. All you have to do is open up your chat with the person you sent the message to and select the message that needs to be deleted.
Then tap and hold down on that message until a pop-up menu appears. In this menu, you will see an option that says “Delete for Everyone” — simply select that option and your message will be replaced with “This message was deleted” in both your chat logs as well as the recipient’s chat log.
Keep in mind that this feature only works within seven minutes of sending the message — any longer than that and it won’t work. Additionally, if either person in the conversation has disabled read receipts or does not have access to an internet connection when attempting to delete a message for everyone then it won’t work either.
But if all other conditions are met then this feature should work without any issues on your iPhone device.
Conclusion:
Yes, it is possible to delete WhatsApp messages for everyone after a certain time limit on an iPhone device provided both parties have the latest version of WhatsApp installed and read receipts are enabled. However, there is only a seven-minute window between sending and deleting so users must act quickly if they want their messages removed.