How to delete a contact in WhatsApp permanently from an Android phone?

How to delete a contact in WhatsApp permanently from an Android phone - briefly?

To permanently delete a contact in WhatsApp on an Android phone, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to delete.
2. Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen, select "More", then tap "Delete Chat" and confirm by selecting "Delete".

How to delete a contact in WhatsApp permanently from an Android phone - in detail?

To permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on your Android phone, you will need to follow several steps. This process involves removing the contact from both your phone's address book and the WhatsApp application itself. Here is a detailed guide:

1. Remove the Contact from Your Phone’s Address Book:

   • Open the "Contacts" app on your Android device.
   • Find the contact you wish to delete and tap on it to open the contact details.
   • Click on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion when prompted.

2. Remove the Contact from WhatsApp:

   • Open the WhatsApp application on your Android phone.
   • Go to the chat with the contact you want to delete, or find their name in your contacts list within WhatsApp.
   • Tap and hold the contact’s name until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
   • Select "Delete" from the menu. You will be asked whether you want to:
     • Delete the chat (this removes the conversation history but keeps the contact in your phone book).
     • Delete the contact and all related media (this removes the entire conversation, including messages, photos, videos, etc., as well as the contact from WhatsApp).
   • Choose "Delete Contact" to remove the contact entirely from WhatsApp. Confirm your action when prompted.

3. Clear the Chat History:

   • If you also want to clear the chat history associated with that contact, go back to the main screen of WhatsApp and find the chat again.
   • Tap and hold on the chat until a menu appears at the top.
   • Select "Delete" from the menu, then choose "Delete Chat" if you haven’t already done so during the previous step. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

4. Verify Deletion:

   • To ensure that the contact has been deleted, search for their name in your WhatsApp contacts list and your phone's address book. They should no longer appear.

By following these steps, you will have successfully removed the contact from both your Android phone’s address book and the WhatsApp application, ensuring a permanent deletion.