How to remove contact avatars in WhatsApp - briefly?
To remove a contact's avatar in WhatsApp, simply tap on the profile picture and select "Delete Photo." This action will immediately remove the avatar from your contacts list.
How to remove contact avatars in WhatsApp - in detail?
To remove contact avatars in WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps. Please note that the process may vary slightly depending on whether you are using an Android or iOS device:
For Android Devices:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Access Contacts: Tap on the three dots (or vertical lines) in the upper right corner to open the menu, and then select "Contacts."
- Select Contact: Find and tap on the contact whose avatar you want to remove.
- Edit Contact: Once you are on the contact's information page, tap on the pencil icon (or edit button) at the top right corner of the screen.
- Remove Avatar: Tap on the current profile picture or avatar. You will see an option to "Remove" or a trash can icon. Tap on it to delete the avatar.
- Save Changes: After removing the avatar, tap on the checkmark (or save button) at the top right corner of the screen to save your changes.
For iOS Devices:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone or iPad.
- Access Contacts: Tap on the "Settings" tab at the bottom right corner, then select "Contacts."
- Select Contact: Find and tap on the contact whose avatar you want to remove.
- Edit Contact: Once you are on the contact's information page, tap on the pencil icon (or edit button) next to the contact's name or profile picture.
- Remove Avatar: Tap on the current profile picture or avatar. You will see an option to "Remove" or a trash can icon. Tap on it to delete the avatar.
- Save Changes: After removing the avatar, tap on "Done" at the top right corner of the screen to save your changes.
Additional Tips:
- Avatars in Group Chats: If you want to remove an avatar from a group chat, open the group chat and tap on the current group icon or avatar. You will usually see options to "Change" or "Remove" the image. Tap on "Remove" to delete it.
- Profile Picture vs. Avatar: Remember that removing a contact's avatar does not remove their profile picture from their own device. It only removes the avatar from your view.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and customize how you see your contacts in WhatsApp.