How to Delete WeChat Messages on iPhone Permanently

“My friend told me that the deletion of WeChat message can be restored with the recovery tool. I launched a tool and it really found a lot of my deleted WeChat chats. How can I erase WeChat messages on my iPhone permanently? Is there any way to help me do this?” – David
There are many communication applications that allow you to instantly interact with friends through instant messaging apps, including WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, Kik, LINE, BBM, and so on. WeChat is a free instant messaging and calling app that allows users to communicate with their loved ones, friends, and customers.
When you delete WeChat chat history on iPhone are you aware that they are not permanently erased and can be retrieved? Here are a few different ways that you can delete WeChat messages from iPhone 13/12/11, iPhone Xs Max/Xs/Xr/X, iPhone 8/7/6, and more.
Part 1: How to Delete WeChat Chat History from iPhone(Recoverable)
Option 1. Delete WeChat chat history one by one
To delete the WeChat chat history, you should go to the “Chats” interface. Slide each conversation to left and tap “Delete”. You can do it one by one.
Option 2. Delete WeChat chat history in bulk once
Step 1. Once WeChat is launched, head over to the “Me” tab.
Step 2. Select “Settings > General > Storage”. It will help you to clear the WeChat cache automatically.
Step 3. Click “Clear WeChat”. Chat history will be listed there according to the storage of each conversation.
Step 4. Select an unwanted conversation or choose “Select All” and hit the “Delete” button.
Part 2: Permanently Wipe WeChat Messages from iPhone (Irreversible)
iPhone Data Eraser supports permanently erasing iPhone WeChat data, like messages, voice messages, small videos, photos, etc. All erased WeChat data is 100% unrecoverable, no one can retrieve them, even using the most modern data recovery software.
Step 1. Launch iPhone Data Eraser on Your Computer
Once you have downloaded the program on your computer or laptop, launch it and then connect your iPhone to the computer/laptop.
Step 2. Choose Erase Mode of the Program
Now, choose Erase Private Data tab on the left side of the interface and click “Scan” to scan your iPhone.
When the scanning is done, a detailed list of all the private data will be available on the screen.
Step 3. Permanently Wipe WeChat Messages from iPhone
Now all you need to do is to select the WeChat messages here and then click on Erase Now button to permanently delete the WeChat Chat history on your iPhone. A warning pop-up window will show you warnings. Type “delete” into the box to confirm.
That’s all you really have to do and it takes just a few minutes.
iPhone Data Eraser offers different removal options that allow you to permanently delete iPhone data.
- Erase Private Data: You can permanently erase the current WeChat messages, small videos, photos, and other attachments, without recovery.
- Wipe Deleted Files: Running this mode, not only the complete WeChat messages but also the incomplete fragments will be completely erased.
- Erase All Data: Not only for WeChat messages but also for all other private data will be permanently erased here. Similar to factory reset, we choose this instead of reset since erased data is 100% unrecoverable.
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