How to delete blocked contacts from WhatsApp permanently - briefly?
To permanently delete blocked contacts from WhatsApp, first unblock them by going to your phone's settings and then deleting the conversation. This will ensure that all messages and data associated with the contact are removed from your device.
How to delete blocked contacts from WhatsApp permanently - in detail?
Deleting blocked contacts from WhatsApp permanently involves a few straightforward steps. It's important to note that blocking a contact does not automatically remove them from your contact list or WhatsApp; it merely prevents them from contacting you. To completely remove them, follow these detailed instructions:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Settings: On Android, tap on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen to open the menu and select "Settings". On iPhone, go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Navigate to Account Settings: Scroll down and tap on "Account".
- View Blocked Contacts: In the Account settings, you will see an option labeled "Blocked contacts". Tap on it to view your list of blocked contacts.
- Select the Contact: Find the contact you wish to delete from the list of blocked contacts and tap on their name.
- Unblock the Contact: You will be prompted with a confirmation message asking if you are sure you want to unblock this contact. Confirm the action by tapping "Unblock".
- Delete Contact from Phone Book: After unblocking, you need to delete the contact from your phone's address book. Go to your device's contacts app, find the contact, and select "Delete" or "Remove Contact".
- Clear WhatsApp Cache (Optional): To ensure that all traces of the blocked contact are removed from WhatsApp, you can clear the cache. On Android, go to "Settings" > "Apps" > "WhatsApp" > "Storage & cache" and tap on "Clear Cache". On iPhone, there is no direct way to clear the cache, but deleting and reinstalling WhatsApp can achieve a similar result.
- Restart WhatsApp: Close the WhatsApp application completely and restart it to ensure that all changes take effect.
By following these steps, you will have permanently deleted the blocked contact from your WhatsApp and ensured that they no longer appear in your contacts list.