How to Remove a Contact from WhatsApp after Deleting from Phone

Are you facing the issue of a contact still appearing on WhatsApp after deleting from your phone's contact list? If so, don't worry. There are several steps you can take to resolve this issue. This guide will walk you through the process of removing a contact from WhatsApp, ensuring your contact list is updated and free from remnants.

Refreshing WhatsApp Contacts

Firstly, ensure that your WhatsApp contact list is up to date by refreshing it:

Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab. Tap the New chat icon (speech bubble). Tap the three dots menu in the top right corner and select Refresh. This will update your contact list in WhatsApp.

Clearing WhatsApp Cache

If the contact still appears after refreshing, you may need to clear the cache of the WhatsApp app:

Go to your phone's Settings. Navigate to Apps or Application Manager. Find and select WhatsApp. Tap on Storage and then select Clear Cache.

Checking Archived Chats

Additionally, check your archived chats in case the contact is still there:

Go to the bottom of the chat list and tap on Archived Chats. Unarchive and delete the chat if needed.

Deleting the Contact from Your Address Book

If none of the above steps work, it's crucial to delete the contact from your phone's address book. Here's how:

Find the contact in the Select contact page. Tap on the contact you want. Then tap on the name at the top. On the Contact info page, go to the Menu button - View in address book option. From there, delete the contact from your address book.

Final Steps for Contact Removal

After deleting the contact from your address book, follow these final steps to ensure it's removed from WhatsApp:

Refresh your WhatsApp contact list by opening WhatsApp and tapping the Compose button (New chat icon), then tapping the Menu button and selecting Refresh. Alternatively, if the contact is still seen in your chats, tap and hold on the contact and then select Delete chat.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully remove a contact from WhatsApp. If the issue persists, it might be due to a glitch, and restarting your phone could resolve the issue.