How to Delete the Call History on Android

Last Updated: October 25, 2022 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to reset the call history log on various Android phones. If you don't see your manufacturer listed, you can still one of these methods as a general guide.

Things You Should Know

The method for clearing your call history varies depending on your phone's manufacturer.
For some phones, you have to tap to check off the calls you want to delete.
Other phones have a "Clear Call History" button that you can press.

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Samsung Galaxy

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Open the Phone app. It's the green phone icon typically found at the bottom-left corner of the home screen.^{[1]
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Tap ⁝ or More. It's at the top-right corner of the screen.

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Tap Delete. You'll see boxes next to each of the calls in the list.
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Select the calls you want to delete. Tap the box to delete that call, or tap the All checkbox (at the top of the list) to select all calls.
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Tap Delete. It's at the top-right corner of the screen. The call history is now deleted.

Method 2

Method 2 of 5:

Google and Motorola

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Open the Phone app. It's the blue circle with a white phone receiver inside. It's typically located at the bottom of the home screen.^{[2]
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Tap the clock icon. This displays your most recent calls.
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Tap ⁝. It's at the top-right corner of the screen.
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Tap Call History. This displays all in- and out-bound calls.
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Tap ⁝.
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Tap Clear call history.
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Tap OK to confirm.

Method 3

Method 3 of 5:

Asus

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Open the Phone app. It's the phone receiver icon typically found at the bottom of the home screen.
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Tap ⁝. It's near the top-right corner of the screen.
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Tap Manage call log.
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Tap Delete call log. A list of all calls will appear.
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Tap the box next to “Select All.” It's the first box at the top-left corner of the screen. This selects every call in the call log.
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Tap the trash icon. It's at the top-right corner of the screen.
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Tap OK to confirm.

Method 4

Method 4 of 5:

LG

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Open the Phone app. It's the phone receiver icon typically found at the bottom of the home screen.
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Tap Call logs.
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Tap .... If you're using an older device, press the Menu button at the bottom of the screen.
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Tap Clear all.
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Tap Yes to confirm.

Method 5

Method 5 of 5:

HTC

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Open the Phone app. It's the phone receiver icon on your home screen.
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Swipe to the Call History tab.
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Tap ⁝.
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Tap Remove call history. Now you'll see boxes appear next to each call in your history.
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Select calls to delete. You can tap boxes next to individual calls, or tap Select all.
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Tap Delete.

Community Q&A

Question

Can they still track my phone's location if I delete phone calls?

Gustavo Pichardo

Community Answer

The company can only track your phone if your location is on. They can tell when and where the call was made.
Question

When I delete my call history, will I lose my contacts?

Community Answer

No. Deleting your call history simply clears the record of calls.
Question

How do I clear call history?

Dan B

Community Answer

Open your call log. Tap on the three vertical dots at the top right corner or tap on more. Select Delete on the drop down that appears. The phone will give you options on which logs to delete; select them and tap delete.