This article explains how to delete a contact on Telegram and remove the conversation from the chat list using an Android device.
Steps
Step 1. Open Telegram on Android
The icon looks like a white paper airplane in a blue circle. It is located in the application menu.
Step 2. Tap the icon that looks like three horizontal lines
It's in the top left, at the top of the conversation list. Opens the navigation menu on the left side of the screen.
If a specific conversation opens, tap the arrow button to go back and see the chat list
Step 3. Tap Contacts in the panel on the left
It is located next to a silhouette icon at the bottom of the navigation menu. Opens the list of all contacts.
Step 4. Tap the contact you want to delete
Find the contact you want to delete in the list and tap their name. A private conversation will open.
Step 5. Tap the contact's image or name at the top of the screen
The contact's name and profile picture appear at the top of the conversation. Touching them will open a page with all user data.
Step 6. Tap the icon that looks like three dots vertically
It is located at the top right and allows you to open a drop-down menu.
Step 7. Select Delete Contact from the menu
You will need to confirm your decision in a pop-up window.
Step 8. Tap Ok in the pop-up window
The selected user will be deleted from the list of your Telegram contacts.
Deleting a contact from Telegram does not remove his number from the phone book
Step 9. Tap the icon
It is located at the top left and allows you to reopen the chat with the user in question.
Step 10. Tap the icon with three vertical dots
It is located at the top right and allows you to open a drop-down menu.
Step 11. Select Delete Chat from the menu
You will need to confirm your decision in a pop-up window.
Step 12. Tap Ok in the pop-up window
The entire conversation with the contact in question will be deleted. Also, the conversation will be deleted from the chat list.
