Delete a WhatsApp message sent by mistake
Step 1 of 2
Press and hold the message
It gets selected and a bin icon appears at the top.
Menu names may be slightly different on your phone brand.
Press and hold the message
It gets selected and a bin icon appears at the top.
Tap the bin, then Delete for everyone
Do it soon: it only works for a while after sending.
Did it work?
Save it, or post it to your story.
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