- Finding an old conversation on WhatsApp can often seem like a daunting task. This is because, generally, people search for a keyword, which makes the search more complicated.
But this can now improve, as the application has made available to the iOS system (iPhone) a feature to search for conversations by specific dates.
- This tool can be found in private chats and groups. According to the website WABetaInfothe new feature has been in the development phase for two years, but recently the app has resumed production.
- In addition, it is worth mentioning that it is still in the testing phase and is being gradually released to users.
How to use search by specific date?
O site WABetaInfo accessed the new resource and made available prints that show the use of the tool. See the following step by step:
1. first open a WhatsApp conversation and click on the name of the contact or group;
2. then click on “Search”;
3. In this way, in the search tool, click on the “Calendar” icon in the lower right corner. Then search for the desired date;
4. This way, you can already visualize the conversation you were looking for from the date it happened.
As it is in the testing phase, it is not yet known when the new tool will be available to all users. However, the feature is expected to be on the list of upcoming updates.
Other types of search
In addition to the new feature, users can use filters to facilitate the search for any conversation or media on WhatsApp.
On the platform’s website, you can find the step-by-step guide to searching for media files in general. Check out:
1. enter WhatsApp and access the “Conversations” tab;
2. Click on the “Search” bar. Then select the type of media you want;
3. Finally, select the file to open it directly in the conversation.
