How do I go offline in WhatsApp - briefly?
To go offline in WhatsApp, you can either disable your internet connection or turn on the "Last Seen" privacy setting to hide your online status.
How do I go offline in WhatsApp - in detail?
To go offline on WhatsApp, you need to disable your internet connection or turn off the app itself. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Disabling Internet Connection:
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On Android:
- Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification panel.
- Locate the quick settings icons and find the "Airplane Mode" icon (it looks like an airplane).
- Tap on the "Airplane Mode" icon to enable it. This will disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi and mobile data.
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On iPhone:
- Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center (for iPhones with Face ID) or swipe down from the top right corner (for iPhones with a Home button).
- Tap on the "Airplane Mode" icon (it looks like an airplane) to enable it. This will turn off Wi-Fi and cellular data.
Turning Off WhatsApp:
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On Android:
- Open the recent apps menu by tapping on the square icon at the bottom of your screen or swiping up from the bottom.
- Find the WhatsApp app in the list of recently used apps.
- Swipe up on the WhatsApp app to close it. Alternatively, you can long-press on the WhatsApp icon and select "App info," then tap on "Force stop."
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On iPhone:
Additional Tips:
- Last Seen: Note that going offline will not change your "Last Seen" status in WhatsApp. If you want to hide your "Last Seen," you need to adjust your privacy settings within the app.
- Read Receipts: Similarly, read receipts (the blue ticks indicating that a message has been read) will still be sent when you come back online.
By following these steps, you can successfully go offline on WhatsApp and temporarily stop receiving messages until you reconnect to the internet or reopen the app.