Step 1: Open WhatsApp
Unlock your smartphone and locate the WhatsApp icon on your home screen or app drawer. Tap on it to launch the app.
Step 2: Enter the Conversation
Find the conversation where the voice message you want to delete is located. You can either scroll through your chats or use the search function to find the specific conversation.
Step 3: Locate the Voice Message
Once you’re in the conversation, locate the voice message you wish to delete. It will be represented by a small play button or microphone icon.
Step 4: Press and Hold the Voice Message
To initiate the deletion process, press and hold on the voice message you want to delete. After a couple of seconds, additional options should appear on your screen.
Step 5: Tap on the Delete Button
Among the options that appear after holding the voice message, you should see a delete button or trash bin icon. Tap on it to proceed with the deletion.
Step 6: Confirm Deletion
WhatsApp will ask for your confirmation to delete the voice message. A pop-up dialog box will appear, asking if you want to delete the selected voice message. Tap on “Delete” or “Yes” to confirm.
Step 7: Voice Message Deleted
Once you’ve confirmed the deletion, the voice message will be permanently deleted from the conversation. You will no longer see or hear it.
Additional Tips:
- If you want to delete multiple voice messages at once, you can press and hold on one message, then tap on the other messages you want to delete. Finally, press the delete button.
- Remember, deleting a voice message is irreversible. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered unless someone else saved or forwarded it before you deleted it.
- If you want to prevent voice messages from taking up too much storage space in the future, you can set WhatsApp to automatically delete them after a certain period. Go to Settings > Storage and data > Manage Storage, and enable the “Delete messages after…” option.
Deleting voice messages on WhatsApp is a straightforward process. Just follow these steps, and you’ll have more control over your chats and the content you share. Whether it’s for privacy concerns or simply decluttering your chat history, deleting voice messages can be a useful practice on this popular messaging platform.