Here’s how you can delete WhatsApp messages for everyone even after 7 minutes

A simple trick to delete WhatsApp message for everyone even after seven minutes time limit.

By: KUL BHUSHAN
| Updated on: Jan 15 2018, 12:29 IST
Bypass WhatsApp’s 7-minute time limit to delete messages for everyone
Bypass WhatsApp’s 7-minute time limit to delete messages for everyone (REUTERS)

WhatsApp in October last year rolled out the much sought after feature, 'Delete for everyone'.

Similar to the concept of self-destructing messages already available on iMessage and other instant messaging applications, 'delete for everyone' lets you recall a message sent to a group or a contact. The catch is the feature is available up to seven minutes after sending.

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While the seven minute limit is good enough time for you to rethink about your message, but sometimes you may exceed the time-limit. Fortunately, there's a workaround that lets you delete WhatsApp messages for everyone, even after seven minutes.

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And more importantly, the workaround, found by Androidjefe, is quite easy and you don't need to install any third-party application or go through a complex process. So, here's how to do it.

Step 1
If you have sent a message to a group or a contact, and exceeded the seven minute time-frame, first thing you need to do is disable mobile internet and Wi-Fi on your phone.

Step 2
Now, go to Settings > choose Apps > WhatsApp.

Step 3
Tap on 'Fore Stop'. Most probably, your phone will give a warning message that doing so will cause the app to misbehave. Ignore that warning. Clear the WhatsApp from the background as well.

Step 4
Here comes the tricky part. Go to Date and Time under Settings. Disable the auto-time and auto-time zone (tap on the toggle buttons). Now, manually enter the time of the WhatsApp message you sent to a group. Check the time mention below the WhatsApp message.

Step 5
Now, go to the WhatsApp, delete the message you sent. The app will still show you the option to "delete for everyone." Select the option and you're almost done.

Step 6
Reconnect to the internet. You'll notice the message has been deleted.

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First Published Date: 14 Jan, 17:45 IST
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