How to remove someone from the WhatsApp archive - briefly?
To remove someone from your WhatsApp archive, open the chat with that person, tap on their name at the top of the screen, and then select "Archive" to unarchive the conversation.
How to remove someone from the WhatsApp archive - in detail?
To remove someone from your WhatsApp archive, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Archived Chats Section: Scroll down to the bottom of your chat list until you see the "Archived" section. This is where all your archived chats are stored.
- Locate the Specific Chat: In the Archived section, find the chat or contact you wish to remove from the archive.
- Unarchive the Chat: Press and hold on the specific chat until a menu appears at the top of your screen. This menu will provide several options including "Message," "Mute," and "Archive."
- Move the Chat Out of the Archive: Tap on the "Archive" option from the menu. Doing so will move the selected chat out of the archive and back into your main chat list.
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Delete the Chat if Necessary: Once the chat is unarchived, you can choose to delete it if that's what you intend to do. To delete a chat:
- Press and hold on the chat again.
- Select "More" from the menu.
- Tap on "Delete Chat." Confirm your decision by selecting "Delete" when prompted.
Remember, deleting a chat is permanent and cannot be undone. The messages will be removed from your device but may still be visible to the other participants in the group or the recipient in an individual chat.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your WhatsApp archive and keep your chat list organized according to your preferences.