Sort Contacts in Arattai
Prerequisites
- Stable Internet: A stable connection is required to ensure your sorting preferences are saved to your account profile.
- Android or Web: This setting is only available on Android and Web applications.
Understanding Sorting Options
Android
Web
Android
- By Name: Arranges contacts alphabetically from A to Z. This is best if you know exactly who you are looking for.
- By Status: Organizes contacts based on their last seen or recent activity status, placing active users at the top.
Web
- Sort Alphabetically: The standard A-Z listing.
- Sort by Last Seen: A dynamic list that places the contacts who were most recently online at the top. This is ideal for finding people who are likely available to chat right now.
How to Sort Contacts
Android
Web
Android
- Tap the
more menu on the Chats screen.
- Go to Settings→Chats.
- Find Sort contacts.
- Choose to sort either by Name or by Status.
Web
- Click the
more menu on the Chats screen.
- Go to Contacts.
- Click the
sort icon.
- Choose between Sort alphabetically or Sort by last seen.
FAQs
1. Does sorting contacts change my chat order?
No. Sorting applies only to your contacts list. Your chat list order remains unchanged.
No. Sorting applies only to your contacts list. Your chat list order remains unchanged.
2. Will my chosen sorting option apply across all devices?
No. Sorting preferences are device-specific and must be set separately on each platform.
No. Sorting preferences are device-specific and must be set separately on each platform.
3. What does “Sort by Status” mean on Android?
It arranges contacts based on their last seen, showing active contacts higher in the list.
It arranges contacts based on their last seen, showing active contacts higher in the list.
4. If I enable "Sort by Status", where will contacts who have hidden their activity status appear?
Contacts who have hidden their activity status will be listed at the end of the list, sorted alphabetically.