This article explains how to delete messages sent on Discord via Android.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Delete Direct Messages
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Step 1. Open Discord
The icon looks like a white joystick on a purple or blue background. It can be found on the Home screen or in the app drawer.
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Step 2. Tap the ☰ button
It is located on the top left.
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Step 3. Select a friend in the "Direct Messages" section
This is where you will find all the conversations.
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Step 4. Tap and hold the message you want to delete
A pop-up menu will appear.
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Step 5. Tap the Delete button to delete the message from the conversation
Method 2 of 2: Delete Messages in a Channel
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Step 1. Open Discord
The icon looks like a white joystick on a purple or blue background. It can be found on the Home screen or in the app drawer.
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Step 2. Tap the ☰ button
It is located on the top left.
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Step 3. Select a server
It should be the one hosting the chat channel you want to delete a message from.
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Step 4. Select the channel
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Step 5. Tap the ⁝ button
It is located on the top right. A pop-up window will appear.
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Step 6. Tap the Search button
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Step 7. Enter your username and tap the magnifying glass
This will search for the message you want to delete within the channel.
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Step 8. Tap the message you want to delete
It will open in a window called "Chat Preview".
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Step 9. Tap Go to Chat
It is located at the bottom of the screen.
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Step 10. Scroll to the message you want to delete
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Step 11. Tap and hold the message
A pop-up window will appear.
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Step 12. Tap the Erase button
The message will be deleted from the channel.