How to permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android phone?

How to permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android phone - briefly?

To permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android phone, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to remove.
2. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "More," then "Delete Chat." Confirm by selecting "Delete" again. This action will permanently remove the contact from your WhatsApp.

How to permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android phone - in detail?

To permanently delete a contact from WhatsApp on an Android phone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Contacts: Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen to open the menu. From there, select "Contacts" to view your list of contacts.
3. Select the Contact: Find and tap on the contact you wish to delete from your WhatsApp contacts list. This will bring up their profile information.
4. Delete Contact from WhatsApp: Within the contact's profile, tap on the three dots (usually located in the upper right corner). From the dropdown menu, select "Delete" or "Remove [Contact Name]". Confirm your action when prompted. This will remove the contact from your WhatsApp contacts list but not from your phone's contacts.

5. Permanently Delete Contact from Phone: To completely remove the contact from both WhatsApp and your Android device, follow these steps:

   • Open the "Contacts" app on your Android phone.
   • Find and tap on the contact you want to delete.
   • Tap on the three dots (or the menu icon) in the upper right corner.
   • Select "Delete" or "Remove [Contact Name]". Confirm your action when prompted.
6. Clear WhatsApp Cache: While this step is optional, clearing the cache can help ensure that no remnants of the contact remain. Go to your phone's Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Storage & cache, and then tap on "Clear Cache".

By following these steps, you will have successfully and permanently deleted a contact from both WhatsApp and your Android device.