How to disable WhatsApp
Are you looking for a way to disable WhatsApp for a while? Whether you need a break from constant notifications or just want to unplug for a while, temporarily disabling this popular messaging app is easy. In this article, we will show you how to disable WhatsApp in just a few steps, so you can take a breather when you need it.
– Step by step -- How to disable WhatsApp
- Open the WhatsApp application on your phone.
- Tap the “Settings” icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Select "Account" at the top of the screen.
- Click on “Privacy” in the list of options.
- Scroll down and tap “Data and media storage”.
- Uncheck the “Google Drive Backup” box if you have the option enabled.
- Return to the “Privacy” screen and click on “Line Status”.
- Select "Nobody" to disable your contacts from seeing your online status.
- Finally, return to the “Settings” screen and click on “Account”.
- Scroll down and click “Delete my account” if you want to completely disable your WhatsApp account.
FAQ
How to disable WhatsApp on an Android phone?
- Open WhatsApp on your Android phone.
- Go to “Settings” in the top right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Click on “Delete my account”.
- Enter your phone number and select a reason to delete your account.
- Click “Delete my account”.
How to disable WhatsApp on an iPhone phone?
- Open WhatsApp on your iPhone phone.
- Go to “Settings” in the bottom right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Click on “Delete my account”.
- Enter your phone number and select a reason to delete your account.
- Click »Delete my account».
How to disable WhatsApp notifications?
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to "Settings" in the upper right corner.
- Select "Notifications."
- Disable the “Show notifications” option.
- Confirm deactivation of notifications.
How to disable WhatsApp temporarily?
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to “Settings” in the top right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Click on “Privacy”.
- Turn off the “last seen” and “online” options.
How to disable WhatsApp Web?
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to "Settings" in the upper right corner.
- Select “WhatsApp Web”.
- Click "Close all sessions."
- Confirm the action of closing all sessions.
How to disable WhatsApp account permanently?
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to “Settings” in the top right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Click on “Delete my account”.
- Enter your phone number and select a reason to delete your account.
- Click “Delete my account”.
How to disable WhatsApp without being seen?
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to “Settings” in the top right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Click on “Privacy”.
- Turn off the “last seen” option.
How to disable group notifications on WhatsApp?
- Open the group on WhatsApp.
- Go to “Group Settings” in the top right corner.
- Select “Mute Group.”
- Choose the duration to disable notifications.
How to disable calls on WhatsApp?
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Go to “Settings” in the top right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Click on “Privacy”.
- Select "Calls."
- Choose who can call you on WhatsApp.
How to disable WhatsApp Business?
- Open WhatsApp Business on your phone.
- Go to "Settings" in the bottom right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Click on “Delete my account”.
- Enter your phone number and select a reason to delete your account.
- Click “Delete my account”.
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