How to remove a contact from WhatsApp?

How to remove a contact from WhatsApp - briefly?

To remove a contact from WhatsApp, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact you want to delete.
2. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen, then select "Delete Contact" or "Remove Contact."

How to remove a contact from WhatsApp - in detail?

Removing a contact from WhatsApp can be done in several ways, depending on your specific needs and the device you are using. Here is a detailed guide on how to effectively remove a contact from WhatsApp:

On Android:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Go to Contacts: Navigate to the 'Contacts' tab at the bottom of the screen. This will display a list of all contacts saved in your phone.
3. Select Contact: Find and tap on the contact you wish to remove from WhatsApp.
4. Block Contact: To completely remove the contact, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and select 'More' > 'Block'. This action will not only remove the contact but also prevent them from sending messages or calls through WhatsApp.
5. Delete Chat: After blocking the contact, go back to the main screen and find the chat with that person. Tap and hold on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen. Select 'Delete' > 'DELETE'. This will remove all messages and data associated with that contact from your WhatsApp.

On iPhone:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
2. Go to Contacts: Navigate to the 'Contacts' tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select Contact: Find and tap on the contact you wish to remove from WhatsApp.
4. Block Contact: Tap on the contact name at the top of the chat window, then select 'Block This Contact'. This will prevent the contact from communicating with you via WhatsApp.
5. Delete Chat: After blocking the contact, go back to the main screen and find the chat with that person. Swipe left on the chat until a red 'Delete' button appears. Tap on it to remove all messages and data associated with that contact from your WhatsApp.

Using Settings:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Go to Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and select 'Settings'. On iPhone, tap on 'Settings' at the bottom of the screen.
3. Account: Navigate to 'Account' > 'Privacy'.
4. Blocked Contacts: Select 'Blocked contacts'. Here you can see a list of all blocked contacts. To unblock a contact, swipe left (iPhone) or tap and hold (Android) on the contact and select 'Unblock'.

Deleting Media Files:

If you want to remove media files sent by the contact, such as images, videos, or documents, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application.
2. Go to Settings: On Android, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and select 'Settings'. On iPhone, tap on 'Settings' at the bottom of the screen.
3. Storage and Data: Navigate to 'Storage and data' > 'Manage storage'.
4. Select Contact: Find and tap on the contact whose media files you want to delete.
5. Delete Files: Select the type of file (images, videos, documents) you want to remove. Tap on 'Delete' to permanently remove all media files sent by that contact.

By following these detailed steps, you can effectively remove a contact from WhatsApp, ensuring that they no longer have access to your messages or calls and that their media files are deleted from your device.