How to unlink WhatsApp from a phone number on Android?

How to unlink WhatsApp from a phone number on Android - briefly?

To unlink WhatsApp from your phone number on an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Account.
2. Tap "Delete my account," enter your phone number, and confirm the deletion.

How to unlink WhatsApp from a phone number on Android - in detail?

To unlink WhatsApp from a phone number on an Android device, you will need to follow these detailed steps:

1. Back Up Your Data: Before proceeding with the unlinking process, it is crucial to back up your WhatsApp data. This ensures that all your conversations and media are saved securely. To do this, open WhatsApp, go to 'Settings' > 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup'. Tap on 'BACK UP' to save your data to Google Drive.

2. Delete Your WhatsApp Account: Unlinking your phone number from WhatsApp effectively means deleting your account. Here’s how you can do it:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen to access 'Settings'.
   • Navigate to 'Account' > 'Delete My Account'.
   • You will be prompted to enter your phone number. Make sure to use the international format (e.g., +1 234567890).
   • Select a reason for deleting your account from the dropdown menu. This step is mandatory.
   • Tap on 'DELETE MY ACCOUNT'.

3. Reinstall WhatsApp: After your account has been deleted, you need to reinstall WhatsApp on your device:

   • Uninstall WhatsApp from your Android device by holding down the app icon and dragging it to the 'Uninstall' option.
   • Go to the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap 'Install'.

4. Verify Your Phone Number: Once you have reinstalled WhatsApp, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account again:

   • Enter your phone number in the international format.
   • WhatsApp will send a verification code to your number via SMS.
   • Enter the verification code when prompted.

5. Restore Your Backup: If you backed up your data before deleting your account, you can restore it now:

   • During the setup process, you will be asked if you want to restore your chat history from Google Drive. Tap on 'RESTORE'.
   • WhatsApp will start restoring your messages and media. This process might take some time depending on the size of your backup.

By following these steps, you can successfully unlink WhatsApp from a phone number on an Android device and set up a new account with the same number.