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Built around temporary information, messages on Snapchat are designed to auto-delete once the recipient has viewed them. Nevertheless, Snapchat provides you with the option to manually delete text, images, and sticker messages sent in individual or group chats. Find out the details on how to delete Snapchat messages on both Android and iPhone devices.
Guide on deleting Snapchat messages, removing personal and group chats on the Snapchat app.
How to Delete Messages on Snapchat
Note: The Snapchat message deletion feature applies only to users with the latest Snapchat version. If you haven't installed Snapchat or are using an older version, you can download and install the latest Snapchat version here.
- Download Snapchat for Android
- Download Snapchat for iPhone
Step 1: Open the Snapchat app on your phone, log in to your personal Snapchat account.
If you don't have a Snapchat account yet, you can check out How to Sign Up for Snapchat and create a Snapchat account through the link provided in this article.
Step 2: On the main screen of Snapchat, tap the 'chat' icon on the bottom navigation bar.
Step 3: Select the personal/group conversation you want to delete messages from.
Step 4: In the conversation interface, press and hold the message you want to delete. A menu with available actions for the message will appear; press 'delete' to initiate the message deletion.
Step 5: The screen will display a message confirming the deletion; press 'confirm'.
Step 6: Continue by pressing 'delete chat'. Immediately, your message will be removed from the screen. The recipient may see a deletion notification in the Snapchat conversation but won't know the content of the message you sent.
Important Notes when Deleting Snapchat Messages.
- You can only delete text messages, sticker images, voice recordings, or videos on Snapchat. For messages captured as direct photo snaps in the Snapchat app, you won't be able to delete these messages.
- When manually deleting messages on Snapchat, the app attempts to remove them from the server. However, this process may not always succeed, especially if your internet connection is weak or if you're using an outdated version of Snapchat.
Here's the complete guide on how to delete messages on Snapchat using Android or iPhone. You can follow these steps to eliminate unwanted messages sent to you by friends on Snapchat.
Are you new to Snapchat? The instructions on How to Use Snapchat on both computers and phones in this article will help you discover tips and tricks for effectively using this app.
