How to remove a contact from WhatsApp on your smartphone - briefly?
To remove a contact from WhatsApp on your smartphone, open the chat with that person and tap on their name at the top of the screen. Then, select "More" or the three dots icon, and choose "Delete Chat". This will remove all messages and media shared with that contact.
How to remove a contact from WhatsApp on your smartphone - in detail?
Removing a contact from WhatsApp on your smartphone involves several straightforward steps. This process will delete the contact from your WhatsApp list, but it's important to note that this action does not block the user or delete any previous conversations with them. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open WhatsApp: Unlock your smartphone and open the WhatsApp application. Ensure you are on the main screen where all your chats are listed.
- Locate the Contact: Scroll through your list of contacts or use the search bar at the top to find the specific contact you want to remove.
- Open the Chat: Tap on the contact’s name to open the chat window with that particular user.
- Access Contact Info: Within the chat window, look for an icon representing three vertical dots (⋮) or a gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen. This is typically where you can find additional options related to the contact.
- Select ‘View Contact’: Tap on this icon and select “View Contact” from the dropdown menu that appears. This action will take you to the contact information page for that specific user within WhatsApp.
- Delete Contact: On the contact information page, look for an option labeled "Delete Contact" or something similar. Tap on it. You might be prompted with a confirmation message asking if you are sure you want to delete the contact. Confirm your decision.
- Verify Removal: Go back to your main WhatsApp screen where all chats are listed. The contact should no longer appear in your list of active conversations. However, previous messages exchanged with this contact will still be available in your chat history unless you choose to delete those as well.
This process effectively removes the contact from your WhatsApp interface but does not affect their ability to message you or your ability to message them in the future. If you want to block the user, you would need to follow a different set of steps available within the WhatsApp settings menu.