How do I delete a contact in WhatsApp on Android permanently from my phone - briefly?
To permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on your Android device, follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp app and navigate to the chat with the contact you wish to remove.
- Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner, select "More," then tap "Delete Chat." This action will also delete any messages from that contact stored on your device.
How do I delete a contact in WhatsApp on Android permanently from my phone - in detail?
To permanently delete a contact in WhatsApp on your Android device, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Unlock your Android device and tap on the WhatsApp icon to open the application.
- Navigate to the Contact's Chat: Scroll through your list of chats or use the search bar at the top to find the contact you wish to delete. Tap on their name to open the chat window.
- Access Contact Info: Within the chat window, tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen. This will take you to the contact info page where you can see their profile picture, status, and other details.
- Delete the Chat: To remove the conversation from your device, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner of the chat window. From the dropdown menu, select 'More' > 'Delete chat'. You will be prompted to confirm this action; choose 'DELETE' to proceed.
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Delete Contact from Phone: To permanently remove the contact from your phone's address book, follow these steps:
- Open the 'Contacts' app on your Android device.
- Find and tap on the contact you wish to delete.
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) or the menu icon (usually represented by three lines) at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select 'Delete' from the dropdown menu. You may be asked to confirm this action; tap 'DELETE' again to permanently remove the contact.
By following these steps, you ensure that not only is the chat history deleted within WhatsApp but also the contact details are permanently removed from your Android device's address book.