Can I delete a number from WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, you can delete a number from WhatsApp. To do this, open the chat with the contact you wish to remove, tap on their name at the top of the screen, and then select 'Delete Chat'. This action will permanently delete the chat history along with the contact's number from your device.
Can I delete a number from WhatsApp - in detail?
Yes, you can delete a contact or phone number from WhatsApp, but the process depends on whether you want to remove the contact from your device entirely or just block them within the app. Here’s how you can do both:
Deleting a Contact from Your Device
- Open Contacts App: Launch the Contacts app on your phone.
- Find the Contact: Scroll through your contacts list to find the number or contact you want to delete.
- Select and Delete: Tap on the contact, then select "Delete" from the options menu that appears at the top of the screen. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Blocking a Contact in WhatsApp
If you only want to block someone within WhatsApp without removing them from your device’s contacts list, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your phone.
- Go to Settings: Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner (for Android) or the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen (for iOS).
- Navigate to Account: Select "Account."
- Select Privacy: Under the "Privacy" section, tap on "Blocked Contacts."
- Add New Blocked Contact: Tap the "+" icon and select the contact you wish to block. Confirm your choice when prompted.
What Happens When You Delete or Block a Number?
- Deleting from Device: Deleting a contact from your device will remove their number from your contacts list, but they can still send you messages on WhatsApp if they have your phone number saved in their contacts.
- Blocking in WhatsApp: Blocking a contact in WhatsApp will prevent them from sending you messages or calls. You won’t receive any notifications from them, and their messages won’t appear in your chats list. However, they will still be able to see your profile picture and status updates if these are set to public.
Additional Considerations
- Group Chats: If you are part of a group chat with the blocked contact, you will still see their messages within that group until you leave the group or the admin removes them from the group.
- Backup: Deleting a contact from your device is permanent unless you restore it from a backup. Blocking a contact in WhatsApp can be undone by going back to the "Blocked Contacts" list and unblocking them.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and control who has access to communicate with you on WhatsApp.