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This wikiHow teaches you how to delete your Tinder account and all your matches, using Android. After deleting your account, you can create a new one from scratch.
Steps
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1Open Tinder on your Android. The Tinder app looks like a white flame icon in a pink-and-orange circle button. You can find it on your Apps menu.
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2Tap the Profile icon on the top-left. This button looks like in the upper-left corner of your screen.Advertisement
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4Scroll down and tap the Delete Account button. This option is written in red letters at the bottom of the Settings page.
- You'll be offered the option to pause your account instead of deleting it.
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5Tap Delete My Account. This option is located below the PAUSE MY ACCOUNT button at the bottom of your screen.
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6Select a reason for deleting your account. Tinder will ask why you're deleting your account. Tap the option that best describes your situation here.
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7Tap and fill the checkboxes for specific reasons. This way, you can submit your feedback to Tinder, and let them know what's working or what's broken in their app.
- If you selected the I NEED A BREAK or I MET SOMEONE option, you won't be asked to fill out specific reasons.
- If you selected the OTHER option, you'll have to type in your own reason.
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8Tap the Submit Feedback & Delete button. You'll have to confirm your action in a new pop-up.
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9Tap DELETE MY ACCOUNT in the confirmation pop-up. This will delete your account and all of its contents, including your bio, pictures, matches, and messages.
- You'll be taken back to the login page.
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10Create a new account from scratch. You'll have the option to log in with your Facebook account, or use your phone number to sign up. Either way, you can create a fresh and new account from scratch.Advertisement
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1. Open Tinder.
2. Go to Settings from your Profile menu.
3. Tap Delete Account at the bottom.
4. Select a reason and submit your feedback to delete your account.
5. Create a new account on the login page.
