How to delete a contact's number from WhatsApp - briefly?
To remove a contact's phone number from your WhatsApp, you can simply delete the contact from your device's address book. This will automatically remove the contact from WhatsApp as well.
How to delete a contact's number from WhatsApp - in detail?
To delete a contact’s number from WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Settings: On Android devices, tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner to access the menu and then select "Settings". On iOS devices, tap the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Navigate to Accounts: In the settings menu, look for the "Accounts" section or equivalent. On some versions of WhatsApp, this might be under a different name such as "Your Profile".
- Find Contacts: Within the accounts section, you should see an option labeled "Contacts". Tap on it to proceed.
- Delete Contact: Here, you will find a list of all contacts that are saved in your phone’s address book and synced with WhatsApp. To delete a contact from WhatsApp, simply tap on the desired contact and select the option to remove or unlink the contact. Note that this action only removes the contact from your WhatsApp, not from your phone's address book.
- Confirm Deletion: Depending on your device and WhatsApp version, you might be prompted to confirm the deletion. Confirm to proceed with removing the contact’s number from WhatsApp.
- Verify Removal: After completing these steps, go back to your main contacts list in WhatsApp to ensure that the contact has been successfully removed.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a contact's number from WhatsApp, ensuring that your contacts list remains up-to-date and free of unwanted entries.