How to remove a WhatsApp contact - briefly?
To remove a WhatsApp contact, simply open the chat with that person, tap on their name at the top of the screen, and select "Delete Chat." This action will delete the chat history but not the actual contact from your phone's address book.
How to remove a WhatsApp contact - in detail?
Removing a contact from WhatsApp can be necessary for various reasons, such as maintaining privacy or simplifying your contacts list. Here’s a detailed guide on how to effectively remove a WhatsApp contact:
On Android Devices
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Access Contacts: Navigate to the 'Contacts' tab at the bottom of the screen. This will display all your saved contacts.
- Select Contact: Find and tap on the contact you wish to remove.
- Delete Contact: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen to open the menu. Select 'Delete contact'. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
- Remove from WhatsApp: Return to the main Contacts screen and tap on the three dots (⋮) again. Choose 'More options' > 'Settings' > 'Contacts'. Scroll down and select 'Blocked contacts', then tap on the contact you just deleted and select 'Unblock'. This will ensure the contact is completely removed from your WhatsApp.
On iOS Devices
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iOS device.
- Access Contacts: Go to the 'Contacts' tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Contact: Scroll through your contacts and find the one you want to remove. Tap on it.
- Delete Contact: Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the chat window. This will open their profile. Tap 'Edit' in the top-right corner, then scroll down and select 'Delete Contact'. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
- Remove from WhatsApp: Go back to the main Contacts screen. If the contact still appears, it might be because they are saved in your phone’s address book. To completely remove them from WhatsApp, you need to block and then unblock them:
- Tap on 'Settings' at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Go to 'Account' > 'Privacy'.
- Select 'Blocked', then tap 'Add to Block List' and choose the contact.
- After blocking, return to 'Blocked', select the contact, and choose 'Unblock'.
Important Notes
- Backup Contacts: Before deleting any contacts, it’s a good idea to back up your contacts list to avoid accidental loss of important information.
- Block Option: Blocking a contact prevents them from seeing your online status or any changes made to your profile picture. However, this doesn't remove their messages from your chat history.
- Group Conversations: If the contact is part of a group conversation and you want to remove them from there as well, you’ll need to manually remove them from each group they are a part of.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove unwanted contacts from your WhatsApp list, ensuring your privacy and maintaining an organized contacts list.