Zalo is a popular messaging and calling app loved by many users, offering outstanding features tailored to the needs of Vietnamese people. The usage is simple, requiring only a phone number to quickly activate your Zalo account.
During conversations, many users often send accidental texts without knowing how to retrieve them. Fortunately, the Retrieve feature allows you to get back sent messages quickly, but this option is only available within 5 minutes after sending.
1. How to Recover Sent Messages on Zalo
If you realize you've sent a wrong message during a chat, simply press and hold the message, then select Revoke. Remember, this action is effective only within 5 minutes of sending, regardless of whether the recipient has seen it or not.
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Once you confirm the action, click OK to delete the message. Both sender and receiver will see the message displaying "The message has been recovered."
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2. How to Delete Any Message on Zalo
To delete a message from a conversation, press and hold the desired message and then tap Delete. This option also allows you to reply, copy, or share the message. However, the message will still be visible to the other participant.
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3. How to Delete Chat History on Zalo
If you wish to delete all messages from a conversation, click the three horizontal dots (Menu) icon in the top right corner of the chat interface, scroll down to Delete Message.
![Confirming chat history deletion on Zalo Confirming chat history deletion]()
When the confirmation dialog appears, click Yes to clear the conversation. You will then see an empty chat with no messages left.
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4. Video Instructions for Recovering and Deleting Zalo Messages
These are the latest methods for recovering and deleting messages on Zalo in 2024 and 2025. We hope you enjoy chatting with friends and family!