You’re the creator: If you leave the group without deleting it, you will keep the chat history, and the group chat will be crossed out on your device. The other members can still use the group, but can’t edit/maintain
it anymore (the group has no creator/admin). To leave a group, open the group chat, tap on the group’s name in the title bar, open the menu by tapping the three vertical dots in the top right corner, and select “Leave group.”
If you delete the group, the other members can’t use it anymore. It will be crossed out on all devices, and the chat history will be deleted on your device. To delete a group, open the group chat, tap on the group’s name in
the title bar, open the menu by tapping the three vertical dots in the top right corner, and select “Delete group.”
You’re a member: You can simply leave the group: open the group chat, tap on the group’s name in the title bar, open the menu by tapping the three vertical dots in the top right corner, and select “Leave group.” The chat
history will also be deleted on your device.
iOS
You’re the creator: If you dissolve the group without deleting it, the group chat will be crossed out on all devices and can’t be used anymore. The chat history will still be visible for all members. To dissolve a
group, swipe left on the desired group chat in the chat overview, tap on the bin icon, and select “Dissolve Group.” You can also find this button in the group details.
If you delete the group, it can’t be used anymore. It will be crossed out on all members’ devices, and the chat history will be deleted on your device. To delete a group, swipe left on the desired group chat in the chat
overview, tap on the bin icon, and select “Dissolve and Delete Group.” You can also find this button in the group details.
You’re a member: You can simply leave the group: swipe left on the desired group chat in the chat overview, tap on the bin icon, and select “Leave Group” or “Leave and Delete Group,” if you also want to delete the chat
history. You can also find these buttons in the group details.
