The differences between unsending and deleting a message are as follows.
Unsending a message
Deleting a message
Result of action
The message will be removed from the chat for both you and the person or group you're messaging.
The message will be removed from the chat for you only.
Time restriction
Only within 24 hours of the message being sent
At any time
Applicable content
All content
Note: Content that was already deleted from a chat cannot be unsent.
All content
Notice to other users
A message saying "(Your name) unsent a message" will appear in the chat.
No one will be notified.
Restoring the message
Cannot be restored
Cannot be restored
See the following sections for the steps to unsend or delete messages.
Unsending messages
Tap and hold the message you want to unsend and then tap Unsend > Unsend.
Note: After you unsend a message, a notice will appear for everyone in the chat showing that you removed it.
You can unsend messages, stickers, photos, videos, voice messages, URLs, contact information, location information, and files.
Deleting messages
1. Tap and hold the message you want to delete.
2. Tap Delete > Delete > Delete.
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