How to Delete an Android Contact

Tap the Contacts or People app., Tap the contact you want to delete., Tap Delete., Tap Yes to confirm that you want to delete the selected contacts.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Tap the Contacts or People app.

    The name of the app will vary depending on what Android device you are using.
  2. Step 2: Tap the contact you want to delete.

    This will open the contact's details.

    If you want to delete multiple contacts, you may be able to press and hold the first contact until the selection mode activates, then tap each additional contact you want to select.

    This functionality varies depending on your device. , The location and look of this button will vary, but it can generally be found at the top of the screen.

    It may say "Delete," or it may look like a trashcan.

    You may have to tap the ⋮ button first and then select Delete. , You'll be prompted to confirm that you want to permanently delete the contact(s) from your device.
  3. Step 3: Tap Delete.

  4. Step 4: Tap Yes to confirm that you want to delete the selected contacts.

Detailed Guide

The name of the app will vary depending on what Android device you are using.

This will open the contact's details.

If you want to delete multiple contacts, you may be able to press and hold the first contact until the selection mode activates, then tap each additional contact you want to select.

This functionality varies depending on your device. , The location and look of this button will vary, but it can generally be found at the top of the screen.

It may say "Delete," or it may look like a trashcan.

You may have to tap the ⋮ button first and then select Delete. , You'll be prompted to confirm that you want to permanently delete the contact(s) from your device.

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