Can you call someone on WhatsApp if they have blocked you - briefly?
No, you cannot call someone on WhatsApp if they have blocked you. When a user blocks another, all communication, including calls and messages, is restricted from the blocked user's end.
Can you call someone on WhatsApp if they have blocked you - in detail?
When a user blocks another person on WhatsApp, the communication channels between them are severely restricted. This includes the ability to send messages or make calls. If you attempt to call someone who has blocked you, you will encounter several indicators that the call cannot be completed:
- Call Fails Immediately: As soon as you initiate the call, it will fail without connecting. The call log may show a single failed attempt if your device records such events.
- No Ringing Sound: You won't hear the usual ringing sound that occurs when the other person's phone is ringing. Instead, the call will drop immediately after you press the call button.
- Call Status: If you check the status of your call attempts in the WhatsApp call history, it will show as "Failed" or "Not Delivered." This indicates that the recipient has not received any notification about your call attempt.
- No Delivery Receipt: Unlike regular messages, blocked users do not receive delivery receipts for calls. Therefore, you won't see a checkmark indicating that the call was delivered but not answered.
- Profile Picture and Status: You will no longer be able to see the profile picture or status updates of the person who has blocked you. This is an additional indicator that your communication attempts are being restricted.
In summary, attempting to call someone on WhatsApp after they have blocked you results in immediate call failure without any notification or delivery receipt to the recipient. The only way to restore communication would be if the blocker decides to unblock you.