To delete a message on Messenger, follow these steps:
- Open the Messenger app.
- Locate the conversation with the message you want to delete.
- Look for the gear icon in the conversation and tap on it.
- Choose the "Delete" option.
Please note that you can only delete messages within 10 minutes of sending them. After that, the message cannot be removed and the recipient will be able to read it.
Deleting Messages for Everyone
To delete a message for both yourself and the recipient, do the following:
- Press and hold the message you want to delete.
- Click on "Remove".
- A window will appear with the option to "Remove for Everyone" or "Remove for You".
- Select "Remove for Everyone" to ensure the message is not visible to the recipient.
Canceling a Message on Messenger
When you cancel the sending of a message on Messenger, it will display "Removed at [timestamp]".
Deleting Messages Sent After 10 Minutes
If you want to delete a message that was sent more than 10 minutes ago, follow these steps:
- Open the conversation and long-press the message you want to delete.
- Several potential actions will appear, such as "Remove" (Android) or "More > Remove" (iOS).
- You can delete the content for everyone by selecting the "Remove for Everyone" option within 10 minutes of sending.
Please note that after 10 minutes, the message cannot be removed, and the recipient will be able to read it. This applies to both individual and group chats.
Deleting All Messenger Messages
Unfortunately, you cannot delete all Messenger messages from your phone in one operation. However, you can delete individual conversations by swiping left on the conversation and selecting the "Delete" option on iPhone.
To delete all messages, choose the "Delete for Everyone" option. This can be done within seven minutes of sending a message, but it is only effective if the message has not been read by the recipient.
Deleting Messages on WhatsApp
If you delete a message on WhatsApp before sending it, WhatsApp will send a fake copy of the message to the recipient.