How to delete WhatsApp call history - briefly?
To delete your WhatsApp call history, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Calls tab.
- Tap on the desired call, select "Delete" from the menu, and confirm your choice.
How to delete WhatsApp call history - in detail?
Deleting WhatsApp call history is a straightforward process, and it can be done directly from the app on both Android and iOS devices. Below are detailed steps for each platform:
Android:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Calls Tab: At the bottom of the screen, you will see four tabs: Chats, Status, Calls, and Contacts. Tap on the 'Calls' tab to view your call history.
- Select Call Log: In the Calls tab, you can choose between 'All calls', 'Missed calls', and 'Incoming calls'. Select the type of call log you want to delete.
- Delete Individual Call: To delete a specific call, long-press on it until a checkbox appears next to the call. Then tap the trashcan icon at the top right corner of the screen. Confirm your action in the pop-up window.
- Clear Entire Call History: If you wish to clear all calls, tap the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner of the screen and select 'More' > 'Clear calls'. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Choose 'Delete calls' to proceed.
iOS:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone or iPad.
- Access Calls Tab: At the bottom of the screen, tap on the 'Calls' tab to view your call history.
- Select Call Log: Similar to Android, you can choose between 'All calls', 'Missed calls', and 'Incoming calls'. Select the type of call log you want to delete.
- Delete Individual Call: To delete a specific call, swipe left on it until you see the 'Delete' button appear. Tap 'Delete' to remove that particular call from your history.
- Clear Entire Call History: If you wish to clear all calls, tap 'Edit' at the top right corner of the screen. Select the calls you want to delete by tapping on the circles next to them. Once selected, tap 'Delete' in the bottom left corner. Confirm your action in the pop-up window.
Important Notes:
- Deleting call history from WhatsApp will not delete the calls from your device's native phone app. You need to manually delete those as well if required.
- Back up any important information before deleting, as this process is irreversible.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage and delete your WhatsApp call history on both Android and iOS devices.