How do I delete a contact in WhatsApp on my Samsung Android phone - briefly?
To delete a contact in WhatsApp on your Samsung Android phone:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
- Tap and hold the contact you want to delete, then select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
How do I delete a contact in WhatsApp on my Samsung Android phone - in detail?
To delete a contact from WhatsApp on your Samsung Android phone, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Unlock your Samsung Android phone and tap on the WhatsApp icon to open the application. This will take you to your list of chats.
- Access Contacts: Look for the three vertical dots located at the top-right corner of the screen. Tap on these dots to open the menu options. From the dropdown menu, select "Contacts" or "Settings" and then tap on "Contacts".
- Locate Contact: You will see a list of contacts that you have interacted with via WhatsApp. Scroll through the list to find the contact you want to delete.
- Delete Contact: Once you have located the desired contact, tap and hold on their name until a menu appears at the top of the screen. In this menu, you will see several options including "Message", "Call", and "Delete". Tap on "Delete" to remove the contact from your WhatsApp contacts list.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the contact. Tap on "DELETE" to confirm your action. The contact will be removed from your WhatsApp contacts, but their messages and calls will remain in your chat history unless you decide to delete those as well.
- Additional Steps (Optional): If you wish to permanently remove all traces of the contact from your phone, you can also delete them from your device's contact list. To do this, open the Contacts app on your Samsung Android phone, find the contact, and tap on "Delete". Confirm the deletion when prompted.
By following these steps, you will successfully remove a contact from WhatsApp on your Samsung Android phone. This process ensures that the contact is no longer listed in your WhatsApp contacts, although their previous messages and calls will still be accessible in your chat history.