How to remove a person from the WhatsApp archive - briefly?
To remove a person from the WhatsApp archive, follow these steps: Open WhatsApp and go to the Archived Chats section. Long press on the chat you want to unarchive until it's selected, then tap on the Unarchive icon at the top of the screen.
How to remove a person from the WhatsApp archive - in detail?
To remove a person from the WhatsApp archive, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: First, launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This can be done by tapping on the WhatsApp icon found on your home screen or app drawer.
- Access the Archive: To view archived chats, tap on the three dots located at the top right corner of the screen (for Android devices) or the bottom right corner (for iOS devices). This will open a menu where you can select "Archived Chats."
- Locate the Chat: In the Archive section, you will see a list of all archived chats. Scroll through this list to find the chat with the person you want to remove from the archive.
- Unarchive the Chat: Once you have located the desired chat, tap and hold on it until a menu appears at the top of your screen (for Android devices) or options appear above the chat (for iOS devices). Select "Unarchive" from this menu. This action will move the chat back to your main chats list.
- Delete the Chat: Now that the chat is unarchived, you can delete it from your main chats list. Tap and hold on the chat until the options menu appears again. Select "Delete" or "More" (depending on your device), followed by "Delete Chat." Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete" once more when prompted.
- Block the Contact (Optional): If you want to ensure that the person cannot contact you again, consider blocking their number. To do this, go to the main chats list, tap on the three dots at the top right corner of the screen, select "Settings," then "Account," and finally "Privacy." Here, you can add the contact's phone number to your block list.
By following these steps, you will successfully remove a person from your WhatsApp archive and delete their chat, thereby freeing up space and ensuring your conversations remain organized and clutter-free.