How to remove "was online" in WhatsApp on Android?

How to remove was online in WhatsApp on Android - briefly?

To remove the "Was Online" status from your profile in WhatsApp on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the Settings menu by tapping the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Navigate to Account > Privacy > Last Seen, and select "Nobody" to hide your online status from everyone.

How to remove was online in WhatsApp on Android - in detail?

To remove the "Last Seen" or "Was Online" status from your WhatsApp profile on an Android device, follow these detailed steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Access Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots located in the top-right corner of the screen to open the menu. From there, select "Settings".
3. Navigate to Account: In the Settings menu, look for and tap on "Account". This section contains various options related to your WhatsApp account settings.
4. Select Privacy: Under the "Account" tab, you will find an option labeled "Privacy". Tap on it to access privacy-related settings.
5. Adjust Last Seen Status: Within the "Privacy" section, locate the setting for "Last Seen". This setting controls who can see your online status and last seen timestamp.

6. Change Visibility: Tap on "Last Seen" to change its visibility settings. You will be presented with three options:

   • Everyone: Allows everyone to see when you were last online.
   • My Contacts: Restricts the visibility of your last seen status to only those in your contact list.
   • Nobody: Completely hides your "Last Seen" or "Was Online" status from all users, including your contacts.
7. Select "Nobody": To remove the "Last Seen" or "Was Online" status completely, select the "Nobody" option. This setting ensures that no one will be able to see when you were last online.
8. Confirm Your Choice: After selecting "Nobody", a confirmation dialogue may appear, asking if you're sure about your choice. Confirm your selection to apply the changes.
9. Verify the Change: To ensure that the settings have been successfully applied, you can check by going back to the main screen of WhatsApp and tapping on any contact. If done correctly, you should not see a "Last Seen" or "Was Online" status for your own profile.

By following these steps, you effectively hide your online status from other users, providing an additional layer of privacy while using WhatsApp on your Android device.