To search WhatsApp conversations on an Android device using the search by date feature, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your Android smartphone.
- Navigate to the individual or group chat where you want to perform the search.
- Tap on either the contact or group name to access the conversation details.
- Locate and tap the search button within the conversation details.
- Once in the search interface, tap the calendar icon located in the upper right corner of the search bar.
- Select the specific date you're interested in by choosing the appropriate month and day.
- After selecting the date, press OK; WhatsApp will display messages from that chosen date.
Please note that currently, WhatsApp supports searching for messages on a single specified date, not a date range. If you've recently updated your WhatsApp application and haven't yet received this feature, it could be due to a phased rollout, meaning it takes time for the feature to become available to all users.