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How to Delete Call-log on Android (Single/ Multiple/ All)

Rakesh | 24 Apr 2017 | Guides

Android - Delete Call-log - Android Views

As a dedicated Android blog, Droidviews has always tried to address every bit and byte of the OS— from the commonest issues to the most complicated ones. And, that is why we keep striving to come up with detailed tutorials, tips, and tricks on Android related topics so that they might help both— the basic and advanced users with making the most out of their phone or tablet.

Frankly speaking, I did not want to write the tip on deleting the cal-log as it is supposed to one of the easiest things for any user but, at the same time, I also believe that terms like “easy” and “difficult” are relative things and depend on the level of user’s awareness. I got the idea to write on the topic from the search queries directed to the blog and therefore I decided to cover this topic for those who have not been able to find the option to delete the single, multiple or complete call-log entries from their Android device.

There is nothing complicated about deleting the call log on Android or any other platform for smartphones and if are willing to dig into the settings options on any phone or app, you can easily find the solution to most of your problems.

Anyways, here is our easy little tip on deleting call log on your Android phone or tablets with calling facility.

Delete Call-log on Android

On Samsung Galaxy Devices:

To delete single or multiple call log entries on Samsung Galaxy devices, just tap and hold a call log item, select the items you want to delete and then tap the Delete option on the top-right corner of the screen.

However, if you want to clear the whole call log history, open Phone, tap MORE option on the right-left corner of the screen and select Delete option. You’ll then see ALL option on the left side. Check the box and then tap the DELETE option found on the top-left.

delete call log on samsung

On Nexus Devices:

If you have a Motorola phone belonging to the Moto E, G, X or Z series, you can clear the call log as follows:

  1. Open Phone app.
  2. Tap the 3-dot icon on the top search bar.
  3. Tap Call history.
  4. And then select Clear call history.

delete call log on nexus

On HTC Devices:

If you have an HTC device and you wish to delete call log entries, open Phone> Call History and tap on the 3 dot menu icon on the top left corner. Select “Remove call history” option.

call log on htc

On Motorola Devices:

On the older Motorola phones, you can delete the call log by doing as described: open Phone> Recent> press Options, and select Clear list.

If you have a Motorola phone belonging to the Moto E, G, X or Z series, you can clear the call log as follows:

  1. Open Phone app.
  2. Tap the 3-dot icon on the search bar.
  3. Tap Call history.
  4. And then select Clear call history.

delete call log on motorola

If you have an Android device from any manufacturer, the option to delete the call log must be there. Just find that and delete it.

On Xiaomi Devices:

If you own Xiaomi smartphone, you can clear the call history by simply tapping and holding the call log screen and selecting the Delete Call History option from the panel that pops up. To delete individual entries from the call log, tap the Delete Batch option and then select the call log entries you want to remove.
xiaomi call log

So, this was our short tutorial (if it really is) and we hope it would help those who have just set out on their journey with Android. For more useful tips, tricks and stuff for your device, visit our tips and tricks section.

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Discussion

  1. Aug 27, 2017 at 12:01 AM
    vwuu says:
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    I have a Motorola x and I have already MANY TIMES gone through that series, ending with “OK” when asked if I want to clear call history . . . but it doesn’t clear the history. I tried rebooting the phone too afterwards and all the calls are still there,

  2. Feb 13, 2017 at 11:46 PM
    barbara says:
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    My Samsung call log screen has no menu on it nor a recycle bin. Nothing but the log. Therefore no delete option is visible and nowhere to dump to anyway. And if and when I somehow discover them … how do I permanently delete? Please help

    • Feb 13, 2017 at 3:03 AM
      Rakesh says:
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      Can you share the screenshot of your phone’s screen? Which phone do you have?

    • Feb 16, 2017 at 12:35 PM
      B.A says:
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      tap-hold one of the name on your log history.

    • Feb 17, 2017 at 1:46 AM
      Rakesh says:
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      Hi Barbara, just read the instructions carefully and you’ll find the answer.

  3. Nov 25, 2015 at 1:51 AM
    Amit Kasale says:
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    Can you please tell me how to delete call logs permanently from mobile so no one can recovered it. And please suggest any mobile application that permanently erase call logs

  4. Nov 25, 2015 at 1:39 AM
    Amit Kasale says:
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    Can you please tell me how to delete call logs permanently so no one can recovered it

  5. Oct 10, 2015 at 10:55 AM
    Dre Thomas says:
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    How can I erase just a single call on a Motorola device?

  6. Oct 10, 2015 at 8:11 AM
    Innreously says:
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    Such simple method doesn’t completely erase the call history or other data from the Android phone, they still be easily recovered by some data recovery app. I recommend using Safewiper Android data eraser app to completely erase everything from your phone without restore.

    Just try Safewier Android data eraser app.

  7. Dec 9, 2014 at 11:22 AM
    Abhinav Bandela says:
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    Admin, i have a Samsung S4, from past two days i observe call log does not store any details, all it shows is the log before 2days not the latest one. When i try to delete log all or one it throws up a message “Unfortunately, Contacts Has Stopped” . Do you know the cause and fix for this issue i am facing?

    • Dec 9, 2014 at 11:29 AM
      Rakesh says:
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      Try resetting date and time in settings and reboot the device. Also, go to settings >applications and clear cache for contacts app and reboot the device.

      • Dec 9, 2014 at 5:14 PM
        Abhinav Bandela says:
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        Did all the steps, it continues to show the same message when i try to delete contacts

        • Dec 9, 2014 at 5:45 PM
          Rakesh says:
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          You need to wipe app cache from application manager in settings. If it doesn’t work, try a factory reset.

  8. Apr 23, 2014 at 4:09 PM
    Dwyer says:
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    On the Android your answer didn’t answer my issue. I have 45 days worth of “Recrnt” calls. I want to delete all the ones from certain people and keep the rest. Your method only addresses all recents or one at a time but not multiple logs for e same contact. I don’t want to delete the contact, just the recent calls to and from at contact.

    • Apr 23, 2014 at 4:21 PM
      Rakesh says:
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      You are right but we can only suggest what Android offers. We can’t add a feature that is not there.

      • Jul 24, 2016 at 10:23 AM
        Hushang Vakil says:
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        Any app that will do a select deletion or deleting all records of one particular person?

    • Jul 24, 2016 at 10:22 AM
      Hushang Vakil says:
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      My problem too with the Moto

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