How to delete a number from the archive in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a number from the archive in WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the "Archived Chats" section.
- Long-press on the chat you want to delete, then tap on the trash can icon to remove it from the archive.
How to delete a number from the archive in WhatsApp - in detail?
To delete a number from the archive in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
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Access Archived Chats:
- For Android users: Tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select "Archived chats".
- For iOS users: Swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the search bar and other options. Then, tap on "Archived" in the list.
- Locate the Chat: In the archived chats section, find the chat with the contact you wish to delete.
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Unarchive the Chat:
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Delete the Contact:
- For Android users: Once the chat is moved back to your main chats list, open it. Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen within the chat and select "More" > "Delete Chat". Confirm by tapping "Delete".
- For iOS users: After unarchiving the chat, open it. Then, tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to go to their profile page. Tap on "Edit" in the upper right corner, and then scroll down and select "Delete Contact". Confirm by tapping "Delete Contact" again.
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Clear Chat from Archive: To ensure the chat is completely removed from your archive, you may need to manually delete it:
- For Android users: Go back to the archived chats section, long press on the chat until a checkbox appears next to it, and then tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen. Confirm by tapping "Delete".
- For iOS users: Swipe left on the chat and select "Delete". Confirm by tapping "Delete Chat".
By following these steps, you will successfully delete a number from the archive in WhatsApp.