Unlinking a connected device on WhatsApp: A step-by-step guide
What's the story
WhatsApp's multi-device feature allows you to access your chats across various devices, including phones, tablets, and computers. However, there might be times when you want to disconnect a linked device. Whether you're switching phones, upgrading devices, or simply want to enhance your privacy, unlinking a device is a straightforward process. Here's how to unlink a device from your WhatsApp account on Android.
Process
There are 2 methods to unlink a connected device
Launch the WhatsApp app on your primary phone, tap the three-dot menu button and then click 'Linked devices.' Select the device you want to unlink and tap the "Log Out" button to confirm the unlinking process. You can also unlink from the linked device. Open WhatsApp settings and tap on "Log Out" to disconnect the device from your WhatsApp account.
Key points
Things to remember
Ensure that your primary phone is connected to the internet and has an active WhatsApp account. Unlinking a device will not delete your chat history. Your messages will remain accessible on your primary phone and other linked devices. From a security point of view, unlinking a device can help improve your account's security by reducing the number of access points.