Published 14:56 IST, June 30th 2020
How to delete WeChat account: A step by step guide to delete the mobile app
Are you wondering how to delete WeChat account? Here’s everything you need to know about deleting the application from your phone permanently.
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In a recent development, government of India has banned 59 Chinese apps. Government has taken such a move to ensure sovereignty and security of country and protect interests of mobile users. Chinese apps' list includes widely used apps like TikTok and WeChat amongst ors.
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Since news of WeChat banned is out, you must delete your account immediately. If you are wondering how to delete WeChat account, here’s a list of steps to guide you. Take a look.
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How to delete WeChat account?
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Log in to your WeChat account.
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Select ‘Me’ profile icon located at bottom right corner of your screen.
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Select settings tab.
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Go to Accounts Security
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Select ‘WeChat Security Centre’ Option
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Select option that says Account Cancellation.
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WeChat will n state what data will be lost after you delete WeChat account.
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Make sure to read everything carefully, following which you can select option that states ‘Request Cancellation.’
If you cant successfully delete WeChat account, here’s a list of steps that you must follow:
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You need to troubleshoot your system, and try again if dialogue box reads, “Unable to cancel.”
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Once you delete WeChat account, Wechat ID can longer be used i.e. your account will be permanently deleted. Furr, this action cant be reversed.
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If cancellation request is successfully submitted, it will automatically delete WeChat account.
Some or things to keep in mind, when you delete WeChat account:
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Make sure to delete your account from a frequently used website.
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Ensure that you have t changed your password or any or privacy setting in past two weeks.
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To cancel WeChat Pay, you need to unlink all or applications that were linked to your WeChat account. Once you unlink applications, services like games, credits, group buying, discount coupons, gift cards, tickets, etc. will be terminated.
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WeChat will t accept more than 9 failed password attempts.
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WeChat features and ownership
WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose mobile application. app was developed by tech giant Tencent. WeChat offered following features to users - messaging, making payments, ordering food, and like.
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14:56 IST, June 30th 2020