How to block a contact in WhatsApp without reading messages - briefly?
To block a contact on WhatsApp without reading their messages, you can use the "Read Receipts" feature. By turning off read receipts in your privacy settings, you will prevent WhatsApp from showing the sender that you have seen their message. However, this only hides the read status for new messages, and previously received messages will still be marked as read.
How to block a contact in WhatsApp without reading messages - in detail?
Blocking a contact on WhatsApp is a straightforward process, but if you want to prevent them from knowing that you've read their messages before blocking them, there are some additional steps you need to take. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do this:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Go to the Contact or Group: Navigate to the chat of the contact or group you wish to block. Do not open any messages from them at this point, as reading a message will mark it as read and they will be notified.
- Mute Notifications (Optional but Recommended): Before proceeding, you can mute the notifications for that contact to avoid any accidental opens. To do this, tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat screen, then select "Mute". Choose how long you want to mute the notifications for (e.g., 8 hours, 1 week).
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Blocking the Contact: Now that you have muted the notifications, you can safely block the contact without reading any messages. Here’s how:
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Double-Check Blocking: To ensure that the contact has been successfully blocked, you can go to WhatsApp's settings:
- On iOS: Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked Contacts.
- On Android: Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked contacts.
You should see the contact listed there.
By following these steps, you can block a contact on WhatsApp without them knowing that you have read their messages. This method ensures that your privacy is maintained and the other person will not be aware of your actions.