How to delete frequently contacted people in WhatsApp - briefly?
To remove someone from your "Frequently Contacted" list on WhatsApp, simply stop interacting with them for a certain period of time. The contact will automatically be removed from the list once the app no longer considers them frequently contacted based on your interaction patterns.
How to delete frequently contacted people in WhatsApp - in detail?
To delete frequently contacted people from your WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. The process is similar for both Android and iOS devices.
- Navigate to Contacts: On the bottom menu bar, tap on the "Contacts" icon, which is typically represented by a silhouette of two people. This will take you to the list of contacts you have interacted with recently.
- Select the Contact: Scroll through your contact list to find the person or group you wish to delete. Tap on their name to open the conversation.
- Access Contact Info: Once in the chat, tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to access their profile information. This will bring up a new screen with details about the contact.
- Delete Contact: Scroll down to the bottom of the contact info screen. You will see an option labeled "Delete contact." Tap on this option. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking you if you are sure you want to delete the contact. Confirm your decision by tapping "Delete" again.
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Remove from Frequently Contacted: Deleting a contact from your phone book does not automatically remove them from your frequently contacted list in WhatsApp. To ensure they are no longer listed as frequently contacted, follow these additional steps:
- Clear Chat History: Go back to the chat with the contact you just deleted. Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select "More" and then tap on "Clear chat." Confirm your action by selecting "Clear" in the dialog that appears.
- Block Contact (Optional): If you want to prevent this contact from appearing in your frequently contacted list again, consider blocking them. In the same dropdown menu where you cleared the chat history, select "More," and then tap on "Block." Confirm by selecting "Block" in the dialog box.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove frequently contacted people from your WhatsApp, ensuring a cleaner and more organized contact list.