WhatsApp provides a new function that allows deleting sent messages

Attention users The WhatsApp. Another feature is being launched by the country’s most used messaging app. Now, users who want to delete messages sent months ago can perform the process.

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WABetaInfo portal reported that a file The WhatsApp Increased timeout for message deletion, which was previously set to 1 hour 8 minutes. The new feature could be of great value to users who have sent important data to someone who no longer suits them.

The function of deleting new messages

The tool is still in the testing phase, users who have access to The WhatsApp I mentioned that they were able to delete messages that were forwarded over three months ago, which was not possible prior to the upgrade.

However, in order for the feature to be implemented in the stable version of the messenger, it is necessary to go through the testing phase, correct any inconsistencies in the process, and also receive evaluation from beta users.

Step by step how to delete messages on WhatsApp

1. access to the chat where you want to delete the message;
2. Select the message to delete, which can be text, audio, video or image;
3. Then press “Delete” in the menu that will appear on your screen;
4. Two options will appear on the screen, “Erase for all” and “Erase for me” (where only you can see the sent message);
5. Finally, select and confirm what you want to delete.

4 ways to read messages without anyone knowing

If you are a user The WhatsApp If you are annoyed with accessing the platform and making it visible through the online status, and you do not want certain contacts to know about it, then these tips are for you.

Although the features are not official from The WhatsAppYou can read and reply to chats without anyone knowing. See how to follow:

the The WhatsApp It usually notifies the user that a message has been received via the phone’s notification bar. Through it it is possible to read content and even respond to it (in a few words) without entering the platform, which does not activate the online state.

With Airplane mode turned on, you can easily read and reply to conversations. This is because the procedure also cuts off your internet connection, which makes no one know you are in the app. To send messages, simply turn off Airplane mode in your phone.

Android devices have a function similar to notifications, a widget. With it, incoming messages appear in a popup, which allows replying to messages without having to open a file The WhatsApp.

First of all, it should be noted that this feature does not prevent your online status from appearing when you are on the platform. However, it lets your contact not know if you have read the message or not. To do this, simply access the Account tab in Settings and tap Privacy to disable Read Confirmation.