How to remove a contact from WhatsApp on Samsung while keeping it on the phone - briefly?
To remove a contact from WhatsApp on a Samsung device while retaining it in your phone's address book, simply follow these steps: Open WhatsApp > go to the chat with the contact > tap on the three dots (menu) at the top right corner > select 'More' > tap on 'Remove Contact'. This action will only remove the contact from WhatsApp, leaving it intact in your phone's contacts list.
How to remove a contact from WhatsApp on Samsung while keeping it on the phone - in detail?
To remove a contact from WhatsApp on your Samsung device while keeping it in your phone's contact list, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Samsung device.
- Navigate to Contacts or Chats: Depending on whether you want to remove a contact from the contacts list or from an ongoing chat, proceed accordingly. If you are in the main screen of WhatsApp, tap on the "Contacts" icon at the bottom right corner. Alternatively, if you are already in a chat with the contact you wish to remove, proceed directly.
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Access Contact Information: For a contact in the contacts list:
- Tap and hold the contact name until a menu appears.
- Select "View Contact" from the menu.
For a contact in an ongoing chat:
- Tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen.
- Choose "View Contact".
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Remove Contact: Once you are viewing the contact's information, tap on the three dots (⋮) again in the top right corner. From the dropdown menu:
- Select "Remove Contact" or "Delete Contact".
- Confirm Action: A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you are sure you want to remove the contact from WhatsApp. Tap on "OK" or "Remove" to confirm your action.
- Verify Removal: Go back to your WhatsApp contacts list or chats to ensure that the contact has been removed from WhatsApp. You can also check your phone's native Contacts app to verify that the contact still exists there, indicating that it was only removed from WhatsApp and not from your device entirely.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove a contact from WhatsApp on your Samsung device while preserving their information in your phone’s contact list.