How to delete a phone number from WhatsApp forever on an Android smartphone?

How to delete a phone number from WhatsApp forever on an Android smartphone - briefly?

To permanently delete a phone number from WhatsApp on your Android smartphone, you need to unregister the phone number associated with your account. This action will remove all data linked to that number, including messages and media.

How to delete a phone number from WhatsApp forever on an Android smartphone - in detail?

To permanently delete a phone number from WhatsApp on your Android smartphone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Unregister the Phone Number:

   • Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
   • Go to the 'Settings' menu by tapping on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
   • Select 'Account'.
   • Tap on 'Delete my account'. This action will remove your phone number from WhatsApp's servers permanently. However, it will also delete all of your messages and media associated with that account.

2. Remove the Phone Number from Your Device:

   • After deleting your WhatsApp account, you need to remove the phone number from your device settings.
   • Go to 'Settings' on your Android smartphone.
   • Scroll down to 'Accounts' and tap on it.
   • Find and select 'Google'.
   • Under the 'Account for' section, tap on the account associated with the phone number you want to delete.
   • Tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner and select 'Remove account'. Confirm your decision by tapping 'Remove account' again.

3. Clear WhatsApp Data:

   • Once the phone number is removed from your device, you should clear any remaining data associated with WhatsApp.
   • Go back to 'Settings' on your Android smartphone.
   • Scroll down and tap on 'Apps'.
   • Find and select 'WhatsApp' from the list of installed apps.
   • Tap on 'Storage & cache'.
   • Clear both 'Cache' and 'Storage'. This will remove any residual data associated with your WhatsApp account.

4. Uninstall WhatsApp:

   • The final step is to uninstall WhatsApp from your device.
   • Long press on the WhatsApp icon until it starts wiggling.
   • Drag the icon to the 'Uninstall' option that appears at the top of the screen.
   • Confirm that you want to uninstall WhatsApp by tapping 'OK'.

By following these steps, you will have successfully deleted your phone number from WhatsApp forever on your Android smartphone. It is important to note that this process is irreversible and all associated data will be permanently lost.