How to permanently delete a friend from WhatsApp - briefly?
To permanently delete a friend from WhatsApp, you can use the "Delete Contact" option available in their chat settings. This action will remove all messages and media shared with that contact from your device as well.
How to permanently delete a friend from WhatsApp - in detail?
To permanently delete a friend from WhatsApp, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Conversation: First, open the chat or conversation with the contact you wish to delete. You can do this by tapping on their name in your contacts list within the WhatsApp app.
- Access Contact Information: Once you're in the chat window, tap on the contact’s name at the top of the screen to open their profile information.
- Navigate to Delete Options: Scroll down to the bottom of the contact information page where you will find options like "Delete Chat" and "View Contact." Tap on "Delete Chat."
- Confirm Deletion: You will be prompted with a confirmation message asking if you want to delete the chat. Tap on "Delete" to confirm your action. This will remove the conversation from your WhatsApp, but not the contact itself.
- Block the Contact (Optional): If you want to ensure that the person cannot contact you again, you can block them. Go back to your contacts list, find the person’s name, and tap on it to open their profile information. Scroll down and tap on "Block Contact." Confirm by tapping "Block" in the pop-up window.
- Delete the Contact from Your Phone: To completely remove all traces of this contact, you will need to delete them from your phone’s contacts list as well. Open your device's contact app, find the contact, and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion when prompted.
- Clear WhatsApp Cache (Optional): For an additional layer of privacy, consider clearing the cache within WhatsApp to remove any residual data that might still be associated with the deleted contact. Go to your phone’s settings, find "Apps" or "Application Manager," select WhatsApp, and then tap on "Clear Cache."
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a friend from WhatsApp permanently. This process ensures that not only is the chat history removed, but also any future contact attempts are blocked, and all traces of their information are deleted from your device.