Step 1: Open Google Hangouts
The first step to deleting a message on Google Hangouts is to open the app or go to the Google Hangouts website on your device, whether you are using a computer or mobile phone.
Step 2: Select the Conversation
Once you have launched the Google Hangouts app, select the conversation that has the message you want to delete. You can choose to delete a message from an individual, a group, or a chat history.
Step 3: Find the Message
After selecting the conversation, find the message that you want to delete. This can be either a text message or a multimedia message, such as a photo or audio clip.
Step 4: Tap and Hold the Message
Tap and hold the message that you would like to delete. This will bring up a list of options that you can perform on the message, including copying, sharing, and deleting.
Step 5: Click the “Delete” Option
Select the “Delete” option, and a pop-up message will appear on the screen asking you to confirm that you want to delete the message. Click on the “Delete” button again to confirm that you want to delete the message.
Step 6: Check if the Message Has Been Deleted
After deleting the message, check to see if it has been deleted successfully. You can do this by scrolling through the conversation and ensuring that it is not there. Please note: once you have deleted the message, it cannot be recovered, so be sure that you want to delete it.
Alternative method: Using the Archive Option
If the above steps do not work (which is rarely the case), you can try using the Archive Option. The archive option hides the chat, but it does not delete it completely.
To archive a conversation:
Step 1: Open Google Hangouts on your device.
Step 2: Select the conversation that you want to archive.
Step 3: Tap and hold the conversation.
Step 4: Click the “Archive Chat” option.
To unarchive a conversation:
Step 1: Go to the Google Hangouts app’s main menu.
Step 2: Click the “Archived Chats” option.
Step 3: Select the conversation you want to unarchive.
Step 4: Tap and hold the conversation.
Step 5: Select the “Unarchive Chat” option.
Conclusion
In summary, deleting a message on Google Hangouts is a simple process. With the above guide, you can easily delete texts, photos, and audio clips that you do not want in your conversation history. Always remember to double-check before clicking on the “Delete” button as this cannot be undone. Alternatively, you can use the Archive option if you do not want to delete your conversation’s history. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily manage your conversations on Google Hangouts.