Does Delete chat on WhatsApp deletes media from gallery?

Once the media enters the Camera Roll of the device, Apple doesn't let WhatsApp make any changes to it (which in this case is to delete it). As a result, the image stays saved even if the sender removes it from the chat window.
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Does clearing chat on WhatsApp delete media?

Although clearing your WhatsApp cache doesn't remove the media, it helps the app run smoothly and deletes temporary files from your phone's memory.
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When I delete a photo on WhatsApp it gets deleted from the gallery?

there's something called "delete media from my phone" if you tried to delete a chat. This is an option in the WhatsApp app, so the only possible solution is: when yo select a chat and click on delete chat, before clicking on accept you have to uncheck the option delete media files, just above the accept/cancel buttons.
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What happens when I delete my WhatsApp chat?

Individual chats and status updates will be deleted from your Chats tab. However, group chats will still be visible in your Chats tab, and you'll still be part of them unless you exit them.
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What is the difference between clear chat and Delete chat in WhatsApp?

Deleting the WhatsApp messages means deleting them entirely from the WhatsApp log book. On the other hand, Clear WhatsApp chats mean you are clearing them from your WhatsApp board only. You can restore the backup messages when you log in to the new device, provided that you have only cleared them and not deleted them.
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How long does WhatsApp keep photos?

If you don't open the photo or video within 14 days of it being sent, the media will expire from the chat. You must select view once media each time you want to send a view once photo or video. View once media can be restored from backup if the message is unopened at the time of back up.
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Does the delete for everyone option on WhatsApp remove the media from the gallery too in iPhone?

WhatsApp for iOS does not delete media on this feature

Deleting the message for an iOS user does not automatically delete the media sent from their Photos app. This is because Apple's privacy policy does not allow WhatsApp to access device gallery without permission.
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Are deleted WhatsApp photos gone forever?

Once you delete a message, the only way you can recover it is through the backup file kept on your phone or your cloud account. If you have a backup, the best way to restore it is using the reinstall and restore method detailed above. Without a backup, you can't restore those photos.
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Where does WhatsApp deleted photos go?

Step 1: Open the Gallery or Google Photos app on your Android phone. Step 2: Locate WhatsApp Media under Albums. You should see the deleted WhatsApp photos if they've not been deleted from your Android device's gallery. Step 1: Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
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How can I permanently delete WhatsApp photos from both sides?

Delete WhatsApp media files
  1. On your Android device, open Files by Google .
  2. At the bottom, tap Clean .
  3. On the "Delete WhatsApp media" card, tap Select files.
  4. Select the files you want to delete.
  5. At the bottom, tap Delete .
  6. On the confirmation dialog, tap Delete .
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What does a deleted WhatsApp look like?

If someone has deleted the WhatsApp account and is no longer available on the app, there will be no profile picture, and a single tick appears next to the messages. The same is true if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp.
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Where is WhatsApp images stored?

On Android, media files are automatically saved in your WhatsApp/Media/folder. If you have Internal Storage, the WhatsApp folder is located in your Internal Storage. If you do not have internal storage, the folder will be on your SD Card or External SD Card.
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How long does WhatsApp keep deleted chats?

In fact, WhatsApp users will have 2 days and 12 hours to delete their messages. Users can delete the message just for themselves or request that messages be deleted for everyone. Deleting messages for everyone allows one to delete specific messages they have sent to an individual or group chat.
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How can I uninstall WhatsApp without deleting media?

Quick guide to reinstalling WhatsApp
  1. Create a backup under “Settings” > “Chats” > “Chat backup”
  2. Uninstall WhatsApp via “Settings” > “Apps” > “WhatsApp”
  3. Tap on “Uninstall” and confirm.
  4. Download WhatsApp via the Google Play Store or App Store.
  5. Verify number during installation and tap on “Restore”.
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Do WhatsApp photos save to gallery?

Android: automated storage

If activated, WhatsApp photos are automatically saved under “WhatsApp Images” in your “Gallery” app. Enable “Media visibility” so that the images you receive on WhatsApp are automatically saved in your gallery.
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Can WhatsApp see my photos in gallery?

Photos and videos you receive in WhatsApp are automatically saved to and accessible from your phone's Gallery and Video. Open WhatsApp. Press Options > Settings > Chats. Make sure Show media in Gallery is selected and press DISABLE.
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Is WhatsApp safe to send private pictures?

Yes, WhatsApp is safe to send private pictures due to the end-to-end encryption. This encryption feature of WhatsApp encodes a message whenever it is sent. Only the receiver of the message can decode the message.
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Are deleted WhatsApp messages stored on phone?

Thankfully WhatsApp has a dual-backup system that saves chats to your smartphone as well as the cloud. This means that even if you lose your phone, the chats will be stored on your Google Drive account or your iCloud account (for Android and iPhone respectively) and can be recovered at any time.
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Can someone read my deleted WhatsApp messages?

WhatsApp users should be aware that even if they have deleted messages - they can still be read. The messaging platform has installed a feature which allows people to delete sent messages - which can be handy if you've sent a message to friends and family but need to change the details.
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How do I permanently Delete WhatsApp chat backup?

To delete your backups:
  1. Launch your File Manager.
  2. Tap the WhatsApp folder, a list of all WhatsApp sub-folders will appear.
  3. Tap and hold the Databases file.
  4. Select Delete.
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How can I see WhatsApp media in gallery?

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Step 3– Find the Media Visibility toggle and turn it on. This toggle option will turn on Media Visibility for all your WhatsApp contacts. Step4- Now go to your phone's gallery, and you will find all the images.
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How do I get WhatsApp images in my gallery?

Android: automated storage

Step 1: In WhatsApp, select the three-dot button at the top right, then 'Settings' and finally 'Chats'. Step 2: Check the 'Media visibility' option. If activated, WhatsApp photos are automatically saved under 'WhatsApp Images' in your 'Gallery' app.
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What gets deleted when you Delete WhatsApp?

When you delete your WhatsApp account, you remove all your information from the company's database. This means that now, you will not receive any messages or calls from your contacts. In fact, your profile picture will be removed and when someone sends you a message, they will be met with only one tick instead of two.
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What does it mean when someone's picture disappears on WhatsApp?

If you can't see someone else's last seen and online, profile photo, about, status, or read receipts, it might be due to one of the following: There's a temporary network issue. You or the user changed your privacy settings for last seen and online or profile photo. You and the user both need to resync your contacts.
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Can deleted WhatsApp messages be recovered by police?

We do not retain data for law enforcement purposes unless we receive a valid preservation request before a user has deleted that content from our service. In the ordinary course of providing our service, WhatsApp does not store messages once they are delivered or transaction logs of such delivered messages.
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