How to Delete All Contacts on Android

Charlotte Daniels

Android, Tutorials

Deleting all contacts on your Android device can be a time-consuming task, especially if you have a long list of contacts. Fortunately, there are a few methods you can use to quickly delete all contacts and start fresh. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to delete all contacts on Android.

Method 1: Using the Contacts App

If you prefer using the default Contacts app on your Android device, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Open the Contacts app on your Android device.
  • Step 2: Tap on the menu icon (usually represented by three dots or lines) located at the top-right corner of the screen.
  • Step 3: Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
  • Step 4: Scroll down and find the “Delete” or “Clear” option. This may vary depending on your device and Android version.
  • Step 5: Tap on “Delete All” or “Clear All Contacts” to confirm.

This method will permanently delete all contacts stored on your Android device. Please note that this action cannot be undone, so make sure to back up any important contacts before proceeding.

Method 2: Using Google Contacts

If you have your contacts synced with your Google account, you can delete them using the Google Contacts web interface. Follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Open a web browser on your computer and navigate to https://contacts.com/.
  • Step 2: Sign in with the Google account associated with your Android device.
  • Step 3: Once logged in, click on the “Menu” icon (usually represented by three lines) located at the top-left corner of the screen.
  • Step 4: Select “Contacts” from the dropdown menu.
  • Step 5: On the left-hand side, click on the checkbox to select all contacts.
  • Step 6: Click on the “More” button located above your contacts list.
  • Step 7: From the dropdown menu, choose “Delete” or “Delete contacts”.

This method will delete all contacts synced with your Google account. It will also remove them from any devices connected to that account. Take caution when using this method and ensure you have a backup if needed.

In Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored two methods to delete all contacts on Android. You can use either the default Contacts app on your Android device or the Google Contacts web interface.

Make sure to back up any important contacts before proceeding with these methods. Remember to exercise caution when deleting contacts, as this action cannot be undone.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful in guiding you through the process of deleting all contacts on your Android device. Now you can start fresh and organize your contact list as needed!

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