How to completely delete a contact from WhatsApp on Android?

How to completely delete a contact from WhatsApp on Android - briefly?

To completely delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the "Chats" tab.
2. Long press on the contact you want to delete, tap the trash can icon at the top right, and confirm the deletion.

How to completely delete a contact from WhatsApp on Android - in detail?

To completely delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android device, you need to follow a series of steps that ensure all traces of the contact are removed from both your phone and the WhatsApp application. Here is a detailed guide to help you through this process:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Navigate to the Contact: Find the contact you want to delete from your list of chats or contacts within WhatsApp.

3. Delete the Chat:

   • Tap and hold the chat with the contact you wish to delete until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
   • Select the trash can icon (Delete) from this menu.
   • Confirm that you want to delete the chat by tapping "Delete" again in the pop-up window. This will remove the chat history but not the contact itself from your WhatsApp contacts list.

4. Remove Contact from WhatsApp:

   • Go back to your WhatsApp home screen and tap on the three dots (More options) icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu.
   • Tap on "Accounts".
   • Choose "Contacts" from the list of options.
   • You will see a list of contacts that are saved in your WhatsApp. Find and tap on the contact you want to delete.
   • Select "Delete contact" or the trash can icon next to the contact name. Confirm the deletion if prompted.

5. Delete Contact from Phone: To ensure the contact is completely removed, you also need to delete it from your phone's contacts:

   • Open the Contacts app on your Android device.
   • Find and tap on the contact you want to delete.
   • Select "Delete" or the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen.
   • Confirm that you want to delete the contact by tapping "Delete" again in the pop-up window.

6. Clear WhatsApp Cache (Optional): While not strictly necessary, clearing the cache can help ensure there are no remnants of deleted contacts:

   • Go to your Android device's Settings.
   • Navigate to Apps or Application Manager.
   • Find and tap on WhatsApp.
   • Tap on "Storage".
   • Select "Clear Cache" and confirm if prompted.

By following these detailed steps, you can ensure that the contact is completely deleted from both your WhatsApp application and your Android device's contacts list.