If you have an iPhone, you may have noticed that when someone deletes a message sent to you on WhatsApp, it can still be seen in the chat window. This is because WhatsApp stores deleted messages in its servers and they can still be accessed even after they have been deleted. This feature can be useful if you want to read a deleted message sent to you, but it can also be a privacy concern if the content of the message was sensitive or personal.
WhatsApp allows users to read deleted messages on an iPhone by enabling a “Show Deleted Messages” option in their settings. To do this, open the WhatsApp app and go to Settings > Chats > Advanced > Show Deleted Messages. Once this option is enabled, all messages that have been deleted will be visible in your chat window with a strike-through line across them.
It is important to note that this feature only works for messages that were sent before the setting was enabled. Any messages that are sent after “Show Deleted Messages” has been enabled will not be visible in your chat window and cannot be retrieved. Additionally, if someone deletes their account or deletes their profile picture, their messages will no longer show up in your chat window even if “Show Deleted Messages” is enabled.
Using Third-Party Apps
If you want to read deleted WhatsApp messages from someone on an iPhone, there are also some third-party apps available that can help with this task. These apps work by collecting data from a user’s device and storing it on their own servers so that it can be accessed later. While these apps are generally considered safe to use, it is important to remember that they do store data on their servers and could potentially expose sensitive information if not used properly.
Conclusion
Reading deleted WhatsApp messages sent to you on an iPhone is possible with the “Show Deleted Messages” setting or through third-party apps. However, it is important to remember that these methods only work for messages sent before “Show Deleted Messages” was enabled and any messages sent after cannot be retrieved. Additionally, third-party apps should always be used with caution as they could potentially expose sensitive data.