How a blocked contact is displayed in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How a blocked contact is displayed in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

When a contact is blocked on WhatsApp using an iPhone, their messages and calls will not be delivered to the blocker's device. The blocked contact will see no indication that they have been blocked; their messages will appear as sent but not delivered.

How a blocked contact is displayed in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

When a user blocks a contact on WhatsApp using an iPhone, the display and behavior of messages and interactions with that contact change significantly to ensure privacy and prevent unwanted communication. Here's a detailed look at how a blocked contact is displayed in WhatsApp on an iPhone:

1. Message Delivery:

   • Messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to you. Instead, they will appear as "Pending" for the sender, indicating that their message has not been received.
   • You will not receive any notifications for messages or calls from the blocked contact. This means you won't see any alerts or banners on your iPhone.

2. Message Visibility:

   • If you open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the blocked contact, you will see a message that says "You can't be reached at this number." This is to inform you that messages from this contact are being blocked.
   • Any previous conversations or media shared with the blocked contact will remain visible in your chat history. However, you won’t receive any new messages or calls from them.

3. Call Blocking:

   • Incoming voice and video calls from the blocked contact will not come through to your iPhone. They will appear as missed calls in the blocked contact's call log, but you will not be notified of these attempts.

4. Status Updates:

   • You won’t see any status updates (text, photo, or video) from the blocked contact. Similarly, they won’t be able to see your status updates either.

5. Profile Picture and Information:

   • The profile picture, last seen status, and other personal information of the blocked contact will not be visible to you. You can still view this information by going to their profile in WhatsApp, but it won't update in real-time.

6. Group Interactions:

   • If both you and the blocked contact are part of a group, you’ll still see their messages within that group conversation. However, they will not be able to add you to any groups or call you within the group.
   • You can report and/or remove them from the group if necessary.

7. Re-enabling Communication:

   • To re-enable communication with a blocked contact, you need to unblock them. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked, select the contact, and tap "Unblock."

By implementing these measures, WhatsApp ensures that iPhone users can maintain their privacy and prevent unwanted interactions effectively.