How to exit archive in WhatsApp on phone - briefly?
To unarchive a chat in WhatsApp on your phone, simply long-press the chat you wish to unarchive and select "Unarchive Chat" from the menu that appears. This will move the chat back to your main list of conversations.
How to exit archive in WhatsApp on phone - in detail?
To exit an archive in WhatsApp on your phone, follow these detailed steps:
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Open WhatsApp: Unlock your phone and locate the WhatsApp icon on your home screen or app drawer. Tap on it to open the application.
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Access Archived Chats: Once you are in the main chat screen, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu with various options. From this menu, select 'Archived chats'.
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Locate the Archived Chat: You will now see a list of all your archived chats. Scroll through the list to find the chat you want to exit from the archive.
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Unarchive the Chat: Long press on the chat you wish to unarchive until a checkbox appears next to it. Alternatively, you can tap on the chat to open it and then use the options menu (three dots at the top right) to select 'Unarchive chat'. This will move the chat back to your main chat list.
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Confirm Unarchiving: After selecting the chat, WhatsApp may ask for confirmation before unarchiving it. Tap on 'Unarchive' to confirm your action.
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Verify Unarchiving: Go back to your main chat screen by tapping on the back arrow at the top left corner of your screen. You should now see the previously archived chat listed among your active conversations.
By following these steps, you can easily exit any archive in WhatsApp and continue interacting with your contacts as usual.