How to delete a contact in WhatsApp and delete all correspondence at the same time?

How to delete a contact in WhatsApp and delete all correspondence at the same time - briefly?

To delete a contact in WhatsApp along with all correspondence, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to delete.
  2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen, then select "Delete Chat" and confirm your choice. This will remove both the contact and all associated messages.

How to delete a contact in WhatsApp and delete all correspondence at the same time - in detail?

To delete a contact in WhatsApp and simultaneously remove all correspondence, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Access Chat List: Navigate to the chat list where you see all your conversations.
  3. Select Contact: Locate and tap on the contact or group chat you wish to delete. This will open the conversation thread.
  4. Open Contact Info: For Android users, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen. For iPhone users, tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen. This action will bring up the contact info page.
  5. Delete Contact:

    • Android: Tap on "View contact" and then select "Delete". Confirm your decision by tapping "Delete" again in the pop-up window.
    • iPhone: Scroll down and tap on "Delete Contact". Confirm by selecting "Delete Contact" once more in the confirmation dialog.
  6. Clear Chat History: To ensure all correspondence is deleted, you need to clear the chat history:

    • Android: Go back to the chat list, long-press on the contact or group chat you just deleted, and then tap on the trash can icon (?) that appears at the top. Confirm by tapping "Delete" in the pop-up window.
    • iPhone: Go back to the chat list, swipe left on the contact or group chat, and then tap on "Delete". Confirm your action by selecting "Delete Chat" in the confirmation dialog.
  7. Verify Deletion: To ensure that the contact and all messages have been deleted, go to the WhatsApp settings:

    Here, you can check if any traces of the deleted contact remain. If they do, follow the same steps to delete them entirely.

By following these steps, you will successfully delete a contact from WhatsApp along with all associated correspondence.