Whatsapp duplicates contacts

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alatheia

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iPhone 5
iOS 7.1
Whatsapp 2.11.7

I find that Whatsapp lists the same contacts two or even three times.:confused: In all other applications, my contacts appear neat and tidy, sans any duplicates.

What is wrong and how do I fix it?
 
You might be having several contact numbers listed for each contact. E.g. John Doe in your address book has a work cell, private cell and a prepaid line. If each of these numbers is listed under a single individual contact. Now if John also has each of these numbers registered on Whatsapp, then John's name will appear 3 times in your address book.

If the above doesn't apply to you, then you should try uninstalling and reinstalling.
 
Not related: Whatsapp users switch to Telegram. Recommended. :)
 
Saajid said:
You might be having several contact numbers listed for each contact. E.g. John Doe in your address book has a work cell, private cell and a prepaid line. If each of these numbers is listed under a single individual contact. Now if John also has each of these numbers registered on Whatsapp, then John's name will appear 3 times in your address book.

If the above doesn't apply to you, then you should try uninstalling and reinstalling.
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Oh, why did I not think of that? It used to be like that on all my Nokias but I forgot. Anyhow, now I just deny Whatsapp access to my contacts. I really only use it for my wife and son when either is in a meeting. Now I wonder why did it only happen now and not before, as most of my contacts have 3-4 numbers and as many email addresses.
 
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