How to block someone on Samsung WhatsApp - briefly?
To block someone on Samsung WhatsApp, open the chat with that person, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "More," and then choose "Block." This will prevent them from contacting you further.
How to block someone on Samsung WhatsApp - in detail?
To effectively block someone on Samsung WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Samsung device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Locate the chat with the person you wish to block. This can be found in your list of recent chats or by searching for their name or phone number.
- Access Chat Settings: Once you are in the chat, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu with various options.
- Select 'More': In the dropdown menu, select the 'More' option. This will bring up additional settings and actions you can take regarding this chat.
- Block Contact: Scroll down to find the 'Block' option. Tap on it to block the contact. You may be prompted to confirm your decision; if so, tap 'OK' or 'Block' to finalize.
- Confirmation: Once blocked, the person will no longer be able to send you messages or see your online status. However, they will still appear in your chat list with a 'Blocked' label next to their name.
Additional Tips:
- Blocking someone on WhatsApp does not delete the conversation history; it simply prevents further communication from that contact.
- If you change your mind and want to unblock the person, go back to the chat, tap on the three dots (⋮), select 'More', and then choose 'Unblock'.
- Blocking is a private action, meaning the blocked contact will not receive any notification that they have been blocked.