What happens if I delete my WhatsApp account?

Deleting WhatsApp will clear all the chat records on your phone. You won't be able to open WhatsApp and access the previously received messages. Even your backups on iCloud (for iPhone) and Google Drive (Android) will be deleted, and you will not be able to restore them when you reactivate your account.
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What will others see if I delete my WhatsApp account?

No, if you deactivate your WhatsApp account for good, your friends won't be able to see you in their contact list. However, like mentioned above, they'll still be able to see previous conversations.
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Can I reactivate my WhatsApp account after deleting it?

You can't regain access to your account. It may take up to 90 days from the beginning of the deletion process to delete your WhatsApp information.
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Will deleting WhatsApp account delete messages?

Once if you delete your account, you will be removed from WhatsApp permanently, which means you will be removed from all the groups and your friends' WhatsApp contact list but the messages sent before deletion will not be deleted or hidden.
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What will happen if I delete my WhatsApp account and uninstall it will my old messages be back when I reinstall?

If you uninstall WhatsApp from your mobile, people will still be able to send you messages. After installing the app again, you will be able to read those messages and get the missed call notifications. But if you delete your account, no one will be able to send you messages.
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What Happens When You Uninstall or Delete Whatsapp - iPhone



Can I temporarily deactivate WhatsApp?

Currently, there is no way to pause WhatsApp. At least, not within the app. So if you temporarily want to not receive any messages on WhatsApp, you can do that through Android's app settings. Here is what you need to do: Go to Setting > Apps > WhatsApp > Force Stop.
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What happens if I delete WhatsApp and someone sends me a message?

When you uninstall WhatsApp, people can still send you messages. However, since the app isn't installed on your phone, you will not be notified about it. Only when you reinstall WhatsApp, you will receive those messages and missed call notifications.
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How can I permanently delete WhatsApp messages from both sides?

You can delete messages just for yourself or request that messages be deleted for everyone.
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How to delete messages
  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message you want to delete.
  2. Tap and hold the message. Optionally, select more messages to delete multiple messages at once.
  3. Tap Delete > Delete for everyone.
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What happens if I uninstall WhatsApp for 2 months?

To maintain security, limit data retention, and protect the privacy of our users, WhatsApp accounts are generally deleted after 120 days of inactivity. Inactivity means the user hasn't connected to WhatsApp. An internet connection is required for an account to be active.
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How do I know if someone is checking me on WhatsApp?

How to Know Who Viewed My WhatsApp Status?
  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Tap the Status tab.
  3. Tap on My Status > A List of all status will be shown.
  4. Tap on a status to see the views > Look for eye icon.
  5. Tap the eye icon to see > A list of users will populate.
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How can I deactivate WhatsApp temporarily without deleting?

Go to your phone settings (under the general Android settings) >> Apps>> Open list of Apps>>Select WhatsApp. Then click on 'Force stop'.
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Are deleted WhatsApp messages gone forever?

When you delete a message on WhatsApp, it disappears. However, it isn't gone forever. Your messages get stored in the cloud (Google Drive or iCloud). They also get stored on your device.
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How long do WhatsApp messages last?

Facebook's WhatsApp just announced it's rolling out a new feature that will let users choose to automatically delete messages after seven days.
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When you block someone on WhatsApp Can they still see the messages?

When you block someone on WhatsApp, you no longer receive notifications, messages, calls, or status updates from them. Someone you've blocked on WhatsApp will no longer be able to see when you were last online and will see that their messages were sent but not delivered.
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How do you not receive messages from someone without blocking them?

WhatsApp has a feature called Archive folder that will allow users to ignore a group or friend without having to block them. This feature will help users to hide the chats of people you don't want to see or reply.
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How do I go offline on WhatsApp?

Launch WhatsApp, and head to your Settings tab, located in the bottom right hand corner. Next, go to Chat Settings/Privacy > Advanced. Toggle the Last Seen Timestamp option to OFF, and then, select Nobody to disable the application timestamps. This method will allow you to continue in "offline" mode.
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How can I recover my 2 year old deleted WhatsApp photos?

You can follow below instructions to restore WhatsApp messages or chats from a backup:
  1. Uninstall WhatsApp.
  2. Open the WhatsApp database or backup folder. Decide which backup file you want to restore.
  3. Rename that file from “msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD. db. crypt7” to “msgstore. ...
  4. Install WhatsApp.
  5. When asked to restore, tap Restore.
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Does WhatsApp keep chat history?

Your WhatsApp chats are automatically backed up and saved daily to your phone's memory. Depending on your settings, you can also periodically back up your WhatsApp chats to Google Drive.
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Does WhatsApp keep your photos?

WhatsApp automatically downloads new photos and videos that are sent to you. These are stored on your phone, but can also be saved to your camera roll. An updated version of WhatsApp now gives you more control over what media is stored on your phone.
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How can I recover my 4 year old WhatsApp without backup?

Follow the below steps on how to restore deleted WhatsApp messages without backup Android:
  1. Download and install Android Data Recovery on your computer and run the software. ...
  2. From the main interface, select "Recover WhatsApp Data".
  3. Follow the on-screen instruction to enable USB debugging on your android phone.
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Can anyone hack my WhatsApp?

The hackers would be able to see who the user had been messaging and what they had been saying. They could also see users' files, photos, and videos sent through WhatsApp. The vulnerability affected versions of WhatsApp up to 2.19. 230 on Android 8.1 and 9.
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Does online on WhatsApp mean they are talking to someone?

The online status on WhatsApp indicates that the user is currently using the app. It means that the app is running in the foreground and has an active internet connection. However, it does not necessarily mean that the user is chatting with someone.
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Can you see if someone is online on WhatsApp If you are not a contact?

WhatsApp offers a feature to control your "status," which users may think refers to their contacts seeing if they are online or not. But you simply cannot hide whether you are online, not to your contacts, nor to anyone. That's because on WhatsApp, "status" refers to status updates on the app.
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Why does someones picture disappear on WhatsApp?

If you can't see someone else's last seen, 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 or profile photo. You and the user both need to resync your contacts.
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Can someone add me on WhatsApp without me knowing?

Short answer: Nope, Y will not even know you added her. Long answer: When you add someone's phone number to your contacts, Whatsapp will automatically detect those that have a Whatsapp account and show up there, BUT if those contacts have you on their list or not is irrelevant at this point.
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