How to leave a chat in WhatsApp forever - briefly?
To permanently leave a chat in WhatsApp, you need to block the contact or group associated with that chat. This action will remove the chat from your WhatsApp and prevent any future messages from being received.
How to leave a chat in WhatsApp forever - in detail?
To permanently leave a chat in WhatsApp, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the specific chat that you wish to leave forever. You can do this by finding the contact or group name in your chats list and tapping on it.
- Access Chat Settings: Once you are in the chat, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu with various options.
- Select More Options: From the dropdown menu, select 'More' or 'Group info' depending on whether it is an individual chat or a group chat.
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Exit Chat: For an individual chat:
- Tap on 'More'.
- Select 'Clear Chat'. This will remove all messages from your device but not from the other person’s device.
- Next, tap on the back arrow (<) at the top left corner to go back to the chats list.
- Long press on the chat you want to leave until a checkmark appears next to it.
- Tap on the trash can icon at the top right corner of the screen to delete the chat.
For a group chat:
- Tap on 'Group info'.
- Scroll down and tap on 'Exit Group'. Confirm your decision when prompted.
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Block Contact (Optional): If you want to ensure that you will not be added back to the group or contacted by the individual, you can block them:
- Go to WhatsApp Settings.
- Tap on 'Account' and then 'Privacy'.
- Select 'Blocked Contacts'.
- Add the contact or group to your blocked list.
By following these steps, you will have successfully left a chat in WhatsApp forever.