How can you delete WhatsApp messages for everyone after time limit?

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How can you delete WhatsApp messages for everyone after time limit?

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WhatsApp allows you to delete messages for everyone in a chat within a limited time window after sending them. Currently, this time limit is set to about an hour (1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds to be exact). Here's how you can delete messages for everyone within this time frame:

1. **Open WhatsApp**: Launch the WhatsApp application on your phone.

2. **Go to the Chat**: Navigate to the chat where you sent the message that you want to delete.

3. **Locate the Message**: Find the specific message or messages that you want to delete for everyone.

4. **Long Press on Message**: Tap and hold on the message. This will select the message and bring up a menu at the top of the screen.

5. **Select "Delete"**: In the menu that appears at the top of the screen, tap on the trash can icon or the "Delete" option.

6. **Choose "Delete for Everyone"**: After tapping delete, WhatsApp will ask you whether you want to "Delete for Me" or "Delete for Everyone." Select "Delete for Everyone."

7. **Confirm Deletion**: Once you confirm deletion, the message will be deleted for everyone in the chat.

It's important to note a few things:

- **Time Limit**: You can only delete messages for everyone within approximately one hour after sending them.
- **Notification**: Even if you delete a message, recipients might still see a notification of the message before you deleted it, especially if they had already viewed it.
- **Latest Version**: Ensure that you and the recipients have the latest version of WhatsApp installed, as older versions might not support message deletion for everyone.

By following these steps within the allowed time frame, you can successfully delete messages for everyone in a WhatsApp chat.

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