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How to clear chats

Clearing a chat allows you to clear all messages inside a chat. The chat will still be listed in your chats list.

Clear an individual or group chat

  1. In the Chats tab, open the individual or group chat you want to clear.
  2. Tap More options > More > Clear chat.
  3. Check or uncheck Delete starred messages and Delete media in this chat.
  4. Tap CLEAR.

Clear all chats at once

  1. In the Chats tab, tap More options > Settings > Chats > Chat history.
  2. Tap Clear all chats
  3. Check or uncheck Delete starred messages and Delete media in chats.
  4. Tap CLEAR MESSAGES.

Related resources:

  • How to clear chats on iPhone
  • How to delete chats: Android | iPhone | KaiOS
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