How do I permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on a Huawei phone?

How do I permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on a Huawei phone - briefly?

To permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on a Huawei phone, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab.
2. Long press on the contact you want to delete, tap on "Delete," then select "Delete for everyone."

How do I permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on a Huawei phone - in detail?

To permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on a Huawei phone, you will need to follow several steps. This process involves removing the contact from both your device's address book and WhatsApp's contact list to ensure that it is completely erased. Here is a detailed guide:

1. Delete the Contact from Your Phone's Address Book:

   • Open the Contacts app on your Huawei phone.
   • Find the contact you want to delete and tap on their name to open their details.
   • Tap on the three-dot menu (usually located at the top right corner of the screen) and select "Delete."
   • Confirm the deletion by tapping "OK" or "Delete" again. This will remove the contact from your phone's address book, but it may still appear in WhatsApp.

2. Delete the Contact from WhatsApp:

   • Open the WhatsApp app on your Huawei phone.
   • Go to the Chats tab and find the conversation with the contact you want to delete.
   • Tap and hold on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen. Select "More" from this menu.
   • In the More options menu, tap on "Delete Chat." You can choose whether to delete the media in the chat or not by selecting either "No Media" or "Include Media."
   • Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete." This will remove the contact's chat history from WhatsApp.

3. Block the Contact (Optional but Recommended):

   • To ensure that the contact cannot reappear in your WhatsApp contacts, it is recommended to block them.
   • Go to WhatsApp Settings by tapping on the three-dot menu at the top right corner of the screen and selecting "Settings."
   • Navigate to Account > Privacy.
   • Tap on "Blocked" and then tap on the "Add" icon (usually a plus sign) at the bottom of the screen.
   • Select the contact you deleted earlier from your list of contacts. This will block them, preventing any future messages or calls from appearing in WhatsApp.

4. Clear the Cache:

   • To make sure that all traces of the contact are removed, clear the cache for WhatsApp.
   • Go to your phone's Settings app and navigate to Apps (or Application Manager).
   • Find WhatsApp in the list of apps and tap on it.
   • Tap on "Storage" or "Storage & Cache."
   • Clear the cache by tapping on "Clear Cache." This will remove temporary files that may still contain information about the contact.

By following these steps, you can permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on your Huawei phone. This process ensures that the contact is removed from both your device's address book and WhatsApp's contact list, preventing any future communication or reappearance of their chat history.