Learn how to delete channel updates on WhatsApp that are less than 30 days old after sending; Deletion can be done by the channel owner or administrator
You can delete channel updates at Whatsapp within 30 days of shipment. Deleting a post can only be done by channel owners or administrators. Deleting removes the update for all followers, who will no longer have access to the deleted content.
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However, it’s important to note that photos, videos, and other local copies of the update, such as screenshots, may continue to exist on followers’ devices even after deletion. Additionally, updates forwarded to other conversations or shared on other platforms will not be deleted.
How to delete channel updates on WhatsApp
Learn how to delete updates on WhatsApp on different platforms.
On Android
To delete updates up to 30 days old on WhatsApp channels on Android, do the following:
- Access the “Updates” tab;
- Enter your channel;
- Tap and hold the update you want to delete;
- To select Delete > Delete for all.
On iOS
On iOS, follow these steps to delete messages in your messaging channels:
- Go to the “Updates” tab;
- Log in to your channel;
- Tap and hold the update you want to delete;
- To select Delete > Delete for all.
On WhatsApp Web and desktop
In the web and desktop versions of WhatsApp, perform these actions to delete posts from your channels:
- Access the “Updates” tab;
- Enter your channel;
- Tap and hold the update you want to delete;
- To select Delete > Delete for all.
Effects of deleting an update
When you delete an update from your channel, the “Update deleted” notice will appear to both you and people who follow the channel. If the update cannot be deleted, it will remain visible on the channel.
As previously stated, anyone who saw the update before the deletion may have made a copy of the material, either by taking a screenshot or downloading media files to their device. These files will continue to exist even after you delete the channel update.
You can too edit channel updates which will be administered within 30 days of submission.
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