How to delete an unnecessary contact in the phone in WhatsApp?

How to delete an unnecessary contact in the phone in WhatsApp - briefly?

To remove an unwanted contact from your phone's address book that appears in WhatsApp, simply delete the contact from your phone's contacts list. This will automatically remove them from your WhatsApp contacts as well.

How to delete an unnecessary contact in the phone in WhatsApp - in detail?

To delete an unnecessary contact from your phone in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
  2. Navigate to Contacts: On the main screen of WhatsApp, look for the "Contacts" tab or icon. This is usually represented by a phone icon with a plus sign. Tap on it to access your contact list.
  3. Find the Unnecessary Contact: Scroll through your list of contacts to locate the one you wish to delete.
  4. Open the Contact Profile: Once you have found the unnecessary contact, tap on their name or profile picture to open their individual contact page.
  5. Access Contact Options: On the contact's profile page, look for three vertical dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner of the screen. Tap on these dots to access additional options.
  6. Delete Contact: From the dropdown menu that appears, select "Delete Contact." A confirmation dialog will pop up asking if you are sure about deleting this contact. Confirm your action by tapping "OK" or "Delete."
  7. Verify Deletion: Go back to your WhatsApp contacts list and ensure that the unnecessary contact has been successfully removed from your contact list.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your WhatsApp contacts and remove any unnecessary entries, keeping your contact list organized and up-to-date.