How do I permanently delete Messenger messages from both sides?

Steps to Delete Facebook Messages From Both Sides
  1. On your phone, tap and hold the message you want to delete.
  2. Then select Remove.
  3. Tap the Unsend option when asked who you want to remove the message for.
  4. Confirm your choice when prompted to do so.
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Does deleting a conversation on Messenger delete it for the other person?

If you want to remove a message just for yourself, you can still do that anytime by selecting “Remove for You”. When you choose this option, the message will be removed for you, but not for anybody else in the chat. As always, you can report conversations that violate our Community Standards.
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Does deleting a Messenger chat delete both sides?

If you want to delete a specific message from your end only, tap on the Remove For You button! If you want to remove a message from both sides, tap on the Remove for Everyone button!
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Why can't I remove message for everyone on Messenger?

If you select Unsend for Everyone, people included in the chat won't be able to see the unsent message. From Chats, open a Messenger conversation. Tap and hold the message you'd like to unsend and select Unsend. Tap Unsend for You or Unsend for Everyone.
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How do I permanently delete Messenger messages?

To delete a conversation in Facebook Messenger using the app, hold down your finger on the conversation and then tap "Delete." Confirm you want to delete the conversation to delete it permanently.
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How To Delete Messages On Messenger From Both Sides



Does report and block delete messages on both sides?

When you report someone to WhatsApp, previous conversations with the reported contact will continue to appear on your phone. However, if you choose the 'Report and Block' option, your chats with the person will be deleted completely.
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Why is delete for everyone not working?

When does 'Delete for everyone' not work? The company says that this feature will only work if you and the recipient are on the latest WhatsApp version. So, if 'Delete for everyone' is not visible or not working, then you should check whether you are using the latest version.
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Are deleted messages on Messenger gone forever?

Unfortunately, when you delete a message in the Facebook Messenger app, it's permanently deleted, according to Facebook Messenger's official policy. This is great for privacy but can become a problem if you delete something valuable by mistake.
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What is vanish mode on Messenger?

Messenger From Facebook offers an optional “Vanish Mode” that causes messages to automatically disappear from chats once they've been seen. When Vanish Mode is turned on for a chat, all “seen” messages will disappear when the user closes the chat. Users can turn on Vanish Mode for individual conversations separately.
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Does vanish mode delete old messages on both sides?

When the Vanish mode is activated for a contact, the messages will be erased from both parties' inbox after the other person has seen them. You need to close the chat, and the messages would have disappeared after you reopen it.
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Can you see other people's messages on Messenger?

Just go to the Facebook website. If they haven't logged out since their last session, you'll have instant access to their Facebook profile. And by clicking the Messenger icon in the top navigation bar, you'll be able to see all their messages.
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What is ghost mode on Facebook?

The Chrome app called Ghost for Chat allows the user to stay on Facebook, yet be invisible so that friends don't start messaging away because they see the green dot next to their name. Users can remain active on Facebook when they have the free time, and then go into ghost mode when it's time to be productive.
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Are deleted Messenger conversations recoverable?

You can recover deleted Facebook messages by downloading them or checking old email notifications. You can also recover them by looking in the cache of the Messenger app, if you use Android. You can also check your archived messages or ask the person you were messaging with for a copy.
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How long does Facebook keep deleted messages?

Facebook says it keeps "backup copies for a reasonable period of time" after a deletion, and it says that can be as long as three months. It also says it may retain copies of "some material" from deleted accounts, but removes personal identifiers.
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Can police see Messenger messages?

Police can access everything from “pokes” to private Messenger data — and increasingly do. In mid-September of 2019, Violet, a friend of mine, was jolted awake by a sound every activist dreads: the police door knock. She hoped they would just go away, but the pounding spread across the house.
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How do you delete for everyone after 1 hour?

Press and hold the message to make selection. Press delete icon to delete the message. If the message is older than one hour it will allow you to delete the message only for yourself. Follow the next steps to learn how to extend this time and enable "Delete for everyone" option after one hour.
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How long does Delete for everyone last?

At present messages can be deleted for everyone by latest for one hour, eight minutes, 16 seconds from the delivery of the message. Soon the time limit will be extended at a stretch to two days and 12 hours.
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What if Delete for everyone is not showing?

Time Limit for Deleting WhatsApp Messages

You can unsend messages within an hour of sending them only. After that, you will not see the Delete for everyone option. So, if it's missing when you press the delete icon, you might be trying to delete it after an hour of sending a message.
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Does Blocking someone on Facebook block them on Messenger?

The two have separate functions, though you can view both settings in the same place. Blocking on Facebook removes the person as your friend and also blocks them on Messenger, while blocking on Messenger only blocks the person's calls and messages.
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What happens if you block someone on Facebook Messenger?

When you block messages and calls from someone's Facebook profile or Instagram account, they'll no longer be able to: Chat with you on Messenger or Facebook Chat. You won't receive messages or calls from the Facebook profile or Instagram account you've blocked.
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What happens when you block someone on Messenger?

According to Facebook, blocking someone on Messenger means they won't be able to talk to you through Messenger or desktop Facebook chat. They can't call you or send you messages on Messenger or in a chat going forward.
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How can you see deleted messages on Messenger?

Select the Messenger icon at the top of the page. Choose See all in Messenger at the bottom of the Messenger list. Click the three-dot menu icon next to Chats and select Archived Chats in the menu. If you see the message you are looking for, respond to the chat to move it back to the Messenger active chat list.
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How can you tell if someone has a secret conversation on Messenger?

You are able to have both a normal Facebook messenger conversation as well as a Secret Conversation with the same person. A padlock icon is displayed next to the person's profile picture to tell you if a conversation is 'Secret'.
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How can I see my chat history on Messenger?

Access Messenger History From the Messenger App
  1. Open the Messenger app and tap Search at the top.
  2. Enter a search term.
  3. Under Messages, you'll see any conversations that include the search term.
  4. Tap the conversation to open it.
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How long has vanish mode been on Messenger?

Some users may have already noticed Vanish Mode in the chat settings on Messenger, as Facebook has been rolling out it slowly to some users since the redesign was announced two months ago.
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