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ContactManager.clear()

In This Article
  1. Summary
  2. Syntax
    1. Return value
  3. Example
  4. Specifications
  5. Browser compatibility
  6. See also

This API is available on Firefox OS for privileged or certified applications only.

Summary

The clear method is used to remove ALL the contacts from the device's contact database.

Syntax

var instanceOfDomRequest = window.navigator.mozContacts.clear();

Return value

A DOMRequest object to handle the success or error of the operation.

Example

var request = window.navigator.mozContacts.clear();
request.onsuccess = function () {
  console.log('All contacts have been removed.');
}
request.onerror = function () {
  console.log('No contacts were removed.');
}

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Contacts Manager API
The definition of 'Contacts Manager API' in that specification.
Working Draft First Working Draft (unstable)
vCard Format Specification IETF RFC RFC 6350

Browser compatibility

  • Desktop
  • Mobile
Feature Chrome Firefox (Gecko) Internet Explorer Opera Safari
basic support No support No support No support No support No support
Feature Android Chrome for Android Firefox Mobile (Gecko) IE Mobile Opera Mobile Safari Mobile
basic support No support No support 18.0 No support No support No support

See also

  • ContactManager
  • MozContactChangeEvent

Document Tags and Contributors

Tags: 
  • API
  • B2G
  • Contact
  • Firefox OS
  • Method
  • Non Standard
  • Reference
  • Référence
  • WebAPI
 Contributors to this page: chrisdavidmills, Sebastianz, fscholz, MHasan, kscarfone, Jeremie
 Last updated by: chrisdavidmills, Feb 27, 2017, 2:08:31 AM
See also
  1. Contacts API
  2. Archive
  3. Events
    1. success
    2. error
    3. contactchange
  4. Related pages for Contacts API
    1. ContactManager
    2. MozContact
    3. MozContactChangeEvent