This wikiHow teaches you how to unsend messages in WeChat for iPhone or iPad. This feature is only available in WeChat version 5.3.1 or later.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open WeChat on your iPhone or iPad. It’s the green icon with two white chat bubbles (with eyes) inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen.
  2. 2
    Tap Chats. It’s at the bottom of the screen.
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  3. 3
    Tap the chat that contains the message you wish to recall.
  4. 4
    Tap and hold the message. A set of black buttons will appear above the message.
  5. 5
    Tap the right-pointing arrow. It’s at the end of the black button bar. Additional options will appear.
  6. 6
    Tap Recall. A confirmation message will appear.
  7. 7
    Tap OK. The message is now removed. In its place will be a grayed-out message that says “You’ve recalled a message.”
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Article SummaryX

1. Open WeChat.
2. Tap Chats.
3. Select a chat.
4. Tap and hold the message.
5. Tap the right-pointing arrow.
6. Tap Recall.
7. Tap OK.

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