Instructions for Recovering Sent Messages on Whatsapp

Understanding Feature to recall messages sent on whatsapp requires more than a headline. The overview below breaks down the key facts, changes, and user impact.

Feature to Recall Messages Sent on Whatsapp Overview

In the feature statement post, WhatsApp said, the user has 7 minutes to delete the sent message. Besides, you can delete that message in case it has been sent to an individual or a certain group.

How It Works to Delete Sent Messages

First, open the conversation containing the message you want to delete.
Touch and hold the message until the pop-up menu appears. Scroll through the menu using the arrow keys and select Delete.
Click the trash icon and select Delete for Everyone.

This new feature was released at the end of October and is being released widely to Android, iPhone and Windows Phone users worldwide.

Note: To use this sent message deletion feature, both you and the recipient must use the latest version of WhatsApp.

If you only want to delete messages sent on your phone but still displayed in the recipient's device, just follow the instructions above but instead of selecting Delete for Everyone, select Delete for Me.