How do I remove a number from blocked contacts in WhatsApp - briefly?
To unblock a contact on WhatsApp, simply open the app, go to "Settings," then navigate to "Account" > "Privacy" > "Blocked Contacts." Tap on the contact you wish to unblock and select "Unblock."
How do I remove a number from blocked contacts in WhatsApp - in detail?
To remove a number from the blocked contacts list on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone or tablet.
- Access Settings: On the main screen of WhatsApp, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner of the screen for Android devices, or the 'Settings' icon at the bottom-right corner for iOS devices. This will open the settings menu.
- Navigate to Account Settings: In the settings menu, scroll down and tap on 'Account'.
- Select Privacy: Under the 'Account' section, you will find several options. Tap on 'Privacy'.
- Blocked Contacts: Within the 'Privacy' section, look for an option labeled 'Blocked contacts'. On some devices, this might be under a sub-menu called 'Security', so check there if it’s not immediately visible.
- View Blocked List: Tap on 'Blocked contacts' to view the list of numbers and contacts that you have blocked.
- Unblock Contact: Locate the contact or number that you wish to unblock from the list. Next to each contact, there will be an option to unblock them. Tap on the 'Unblock' button next to the desired contact.
- Confirmation: You may be prompted with a confirmation message asking if you are sure about unblocking this contact. Confirm your decision by tapping on 'Unblock'.
After following these steps, the selected number will be removed from your blocked contacts list on WhatsApp, and they will once again be able to send messages or call you through the app.