How do I unlock someone from WhatsApp - briefly?
To unlock someone on WhatsApp, you need to block and then unblock them. This action will remove their messages from your chat list and prevent future communications until you initiate contact again.
How do I unlock someone from WhatsApp - in detail?
Unlocking a contact on WhatsApp can be necessary when you want to restore communication with someone who has been blocked or if you need to access their messages again. Here's a detailed guide on how to do this:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your device. Make sure that your phone is connected to the internet, as this process requires an active connection.
- Go to Settings: On the main screen of WhatsApp, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu. From there, select "Settings".
- Navigate to Account: In the Settings menu, look for an option labeled "Account" and tap on it. This section contains various account-related settings.
- Find Privacy: Scroll down until you find an option called "Privacy". Tap on this to access privacy-specific settings.
- Blocked Contacts: Within the Privacy menu, you will see an option labeled "Blocked contacts". This is where WhatsApp lists all the contacts that have been blocked by your account.
- Select Contact: Tap on "Blocked contacts" to view the list of blocked contacts. Find and tap on the contact you wish to unlock. This action will open a confirmation dialog.
- Confirm Unblock: In the confirmation dialog, you will be prompted to confirm whether you want to unblock this contact. Tap on "Unblock" to proceed with the action. After confirming, WhatsApp will remove the block and restore communication with that contact.
- Verify: To ensure that the contact has been successfully unlocked, go back to your main chat list in WhatsApp. The unblocked contact should now appear there, allowing you to send and receive messages as usual.
Remember, once a contact is unblocked, they can start sending you messages again. If you had previously blocked them for security reasons, be cautious about the content they share with you.
By following these steps, you should be able to unlock any contact on WhatsApp and resume your communication with them effectively.