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How do I delete a photo sent in Facebook Messenger for both the receiver and the sender?

If you want to delete a photo that you sent to someone via Facebook Messenger, both the sender and receiver must delete the photo. To do so, both the sender and receiver should open their Facebook Messenger app and search for the conversation containing the photo.

Then, iOS users should press and hold the photo to access a button, which says “Delete”. Android users should press the photo, and an “X” button should appear in the top corner, giving them the option to delete the picture.

Once both the sender and receiver have pressed delete, the photo will be permanently removed from the conversation and from both devices.

How do I delete shared photos on Messenger?

You can delete shared photos on Messenger by following these steps:

1. Open the Messenger app and go to the conversation containing the shared photos that you want to delete.

2. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner.

3. Tap “Photos & Media” from the menu.

4. Tap the photo or photos that you want to delete, then tap the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen.

5. Tap “Delete” to confirm. The shared photos will be deleted from the conversation.

How do you delete Messenger messages on both sides at once?

Unfortunately, there is currently no way to delete Messenger messages on both sides at once. However, there is a way to delete messages on your end. To do this, open the conversation containing the message you wish to delete.

Then, hover your cursor over the message you want to delete and click the three dots that appear in the top right corner. From the drop-down menu, select “Remove”, and then choose either “Remove for You” or “Remove for Everyone”.

Selecting “Remove for You” will delete the message only from your end, while “Remove for Everyone” will delete the message for both parties in the conversation.

Can you Unsend photos in Messenger?

No, unfortunately, you cannot unsend photos that you have sent in Messenger. Once a photo has been sent, it cannot be undone. It is important to be mindful before sending messages or photos through Messenger as they cannot be removed.

However, if the photo that was sent contains any sensitive information it can be removed or reported by navigating to the message and selecting “Remove For You” or “Remove For Everyone.”

Why there is no Remove for everyone in my Messenger?

This ensures that, in the event of an investigation, there are records of any messages that could be relevant. The goal is to make sure that users remain accountable for what they post, and to stop people from deleting evidence of inappropriate behavior.

In addition, Facebook does not want to be held accountable for messages that get deleted by mistake. If they offered a ‘Remove for Everyone’ feature and someone accidentally deleted a message, they could be held liable for any damages that resulted.

This is why they decided to offer an ‘Unsend’ feature instead, which can only be used to delete messages sent by the user, but not those sent by others.

How do you delete for everyone after delete for me?

If you have sent a message using the delete for everyone feature and wish to delete it from the recipient’s view as well, unfortunately this is not possible. Once you have sent a message with Delete for Everyone, the recipient will not be able to see the deleted message, however, it does not mean that the message was deleted from their end.

To ensure complete deletion for the recipient as well, you should manually delete the message from the recipient’s device.

Does the person get notified when you Unsend a message on Messenger?

No, when you unsend a message on Messenger, the recipient will not be notified. You can unsend a message to either hide it from both you and the recipient, or to recall it before the other person reads it.

When you unsend a message, it’s removed from your conversation history and will not appear in the recipient’s inbox or chat window. It’s important to note that the other person will still be able to see any reactions, comments, or “likes” related to the unsent message in the conversation history.

Can you Unsend a message on Messenger without them knowing?

No, unfortunately you cannot unsend a message on Messenger without the recipient knowing that it happened. The message will still appear in their chat history and the recipient will be notified of the unsend.

Even if the message is deleted, it still remains visible to the receiver as a “This message was deleted” note, which is obviously going to tip them off that it was unsent. The only way to keep a message from being seen by the receiver is to not send it in the first place.

How can I delete a picture that someone shared on Facebook?

You can delete a picture that someone shared on Facebook by taking the following steps:

1. Visit the post with the picture you wish to delete.

2. Click on the downward facing arrow in the top right corner of the post.

3. Select the ‘Delete’ option from the drop-down menu.

4. Click ‘Delete’ in the pop-up window to confirm.

It is worth noting that if the picture was shared by another user, you can only remove it from your own news feed, not the original poster’s. To do this, simply hover your mouse over the post on your news feed and click the downward facing arrow which will provide the ‘Hide’ option.

Additionally, you may be able to delete the post from your profile if you were tagged in the post by the original poster. To do this, open your profile and select the post with the picture. Follow the same steps outlined above and you should be able to delete the post entirely.

Can you delete a shared post on Facebook?

Yes, you can delete a shared post on Facebook. To delete a post that you have shared, go to the post you’d like to delete and click the “X” in the upper right corner. If you are the original creator of the post, you can also go to your timeline and click on the post you shared.

Once you do so, a menu should appear with the option to delete the post. Additionally, if you shared someone else’s post, you can click on the down arrow in the upper right corner, next to the “like” and “comment” buttons.

Click on “unshare” from the menu to remove the post from your timeline. Keep in mind that even if you delete a post you’ve shared, the original post may still remain on your friend’s timeline.

What can you do if someone shares your photo on Facebook?

If someone shares your photo on Facebook without your permission, you should first ask the user to remove the photo. If they don’t comply with your request, you can report the photo to Facebook. To report the photo, you’ll need to log in to your Facebook account and navigate to the photo itself.

Once you have access to the photo, click the “options” icon (usually an arrow pointing down) on the bottom right of the post, then click “Report Post” to initiate the reporting process. Once your report is received, Facebook will review the photo and will take appropriate action.

Additionally, if you believe that your copyright is being violated, you can contact an attorney and pursue other legal remedies.

How do I permanently delete my Facebook messages on both sides?

To permanently delete messages you have sent to someone else on Facebook, you will need to delete the messages on both sides of the conversation. To delete a message on your end, open the conversation and hover your mouse over the message you want to delete.

A little pencil icon should appear to the right of the message. Click on the pencil icon and select “Remove. ” To delete the message from the other user’s side, they will need to open the conversation and delete the message from their end.

Note that the conversation will remain on their end even after you delete the message, so the other user will need to delete the entire conversation if they wish to clear it from their end.

Why can’t I Unsend a picture on Messenger?

Unfortunately, you can’t unsend a picture on Messenger as the recipient will have already seen it and it can’t be recalled. This is why it’s important to think before you post pictures on any social media platform, especially ones with a direct single recipient like Messenger.

Because Messenger is an instant messaging service, the message is sent and received almost immediately, without any way to undo it. This is different to platforms like Instagram and Facebook where you can delete a post after it has been posted.

Additionally, any pictures you send on Messenger are likely to be stored on the recipient’s device, meaning they can save it, take a screenshot or redistribute it.

To prevent any issues from arising from sending pictures to the wrong person or sending inappropriate content, it’s important to consider carefully what you are sending in every message and make sure you are sending content that is appropriate, correct and does not infringe any other person’s rights.

Does deleting a conversation on Messenger delete it for the other person?

When you delete a conversation on Messenger, it will be deleted for both parties in the conversation. The message will no longer appear in your Messenger or the other person’s Messenger app. This includes messages, pictures, videos, GIFs, and other content shared through the conversation.

When you delete a conversation, you also delete any associated notifications. The other person will be unable to view the conversation or respond to messages that have been deleted. If you have actively sent messages to or have participated in a group chat, all members of that group will be notified that the conversation has been deleted.

When you delete a Facebook conversation can the other person still see it?

No, once you delete a conversation from your end on Facebook, the other person can no longer view it. When you delete a conversation, it will no longer be visible in your messages inbox both on the web and in the Facebook app.

Messages that have already been sent cannot be unsent or removed from the recipient’s inbox.

Does Blocking someone on Facebook delete messages?

No, blocking someone on Facebook does not delete any messages. If a user had previously sent or received messages from the person they have blocked, those messages will remain in the conversation thread, but the user will no longer receive notifications when the other person sends messages.

They may also be unable to search for the conversation thread in their inbox. Furthermore, they will not be able to message the blocked user at all.

Why wont it let me delete a message on Messenger?

There may be a few reasons why you may not be able to delete a message on Messenger.

1. If you are using the mobile version of messenger, you may not be able to delete a message from another person if it has already been seen or delivered. If this is the case, you will need to ask the sender to delete the message from their end.

2. If you are using the desktop version of messenger, it could be that the message has already been opened or seen by the person you sent it to. If this is the case, you will need to ask the recipient to delete the message from their end.

3. If you are the creator of the group chat on Messenger, you may not have the ability to delete messages from other users. This type of permission must be allowed on the group chat settings.

4. If you are the recipient of a message sent by a group administrator, you may not have the ability to delete the message since it is coming from a group administrator. Only the group administrator can delete messages from the group chat.

In any of the above cases, it is important to remember that once a message has been seen or delivered, you will not be able to delete it from your end, even if you are the sender or recipient. It is always best practice to ask the other person to delete the message from their end.

Why is my iPhone not letting me delete pictures?

There could be a few reasons as to why your iPhone is not allowing you to delete pictures. Firstly, it could be that you don’t have the necessary permissions. For example, if the picture was taken by someone else, and you don’t have permission to delete it, then you won’t be able to.

Additionally, if the picture is being used by an application (such as your wallpaper or lock screen), then it may not be removable. Another possibility is that there is not enough storage space. If you don’t have enough space on your phone, it won’t let you delete files or photos.

Finally, it could be a glitch; if this is the case, you can restart your phone and try to delete the picture again. If these steps do not work, then it’s likely that an application or permission that is blocking you from deleting the picture.

Can deleted Messenger messages be retrieved?

Unfortunately, no. Once a message is deleted from your Messenger app or the person’s Messenger account, it is deleted permanently and cannot be retrieved. Facebook does not store or back up deleted messages, so it is not possible to restore them.

The only way to potentially recover a deleted message is if it was backed up by the recipient before being deleted.