How to completely delete a number from WhatsApp?

How to completely delete a number from WhatsApp - briefly?

To completely delete a number from WhatsApp, first block the contact and then delete the chat associated with that number.

How to completely delete a number from WhatsApp - in detail?

To completely delete a number from WhatsApp, you need to follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Chats: Before deleting any contact, it is crucial to back up your chats. This ensures that you do not lose important conversations or data. You can do this by going to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

2. Delete the Contact from Your Phone:

   • Open your phone's contact app.
   • Find and select the contact you want to delete.
   • Tap on the More or Options icon (usually represented by three dots) and choose Delete. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

3. Block the Contact in WhatsApp:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to delete.
   • Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the chat.
   • Select Block > BLOCK. This will prevent the contact from messaging or calling you through WhatsApp.

4. Delete the Chat:

   • In the same chat window, tap on the contact's name at the top again.
   • Select More (three dots) and choose Clear Chat.
   • Confirm by selecting DELETE when prompted. This will remove all messages from your device but not from the other person’s device or backup.

5. Remove from Groups: If the contact was part of any group chats, you need to manually remove them:

   • Open the group chat.
   • Tap on the group's name at the top.
   • Select Members.
   • Find and tap on the contact’s name.
   • Choose Remove [Contact Name] from Group > REMOVE.

6. Clear Media from Device: WhatsApp media is stored in your device's gallery. To completely remove it:

   • Open your device's file manager or gallery app.
   • Navigate to the WhatsApp folder and delete any files associated with the contact.

7. Unblock the Contact (if needed): If you decide later that you want to unblock the contact, you can do so by:

   • Going to Settings > Account > Privacy.
   • Tapping on Blocked Contacts and selecting the contact.
   • Choosing Unblock.

By following these steps, you will have successfully deleted a number from WhatsApp completely, ensuring that all traces of communication with that contact are removed from your device.