How to remove blocked numbers from WhatsApp on Android?

How to remove blocked numbers from WhatsApp on Android - briefly?

To unblock a number on WhatsApp for Android, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the "Settings" menu.
2. Navigate to "Account" > "Privacy" > "Blocked contacts", select the contact you want to unblock, and tap "Unblock".

How to remove blocked numbers from WhatsApp on Android - in detail?

To remove blocked numbers from WhatsApp on an Android device, you need to follow a specific process as WhatsApp does not provide a direct "unblock" feature for contacts. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide:

1. Access the Blocked Contacts List:

   • Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
   • Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner to access the menu.
   • Select "Settings."
   • Go to "Account" and then tap on "Privacy."
   • Scroll down and select "Blocked contacts." Here you will see a list of all numbers that are currently blocked.

2. Delete Blocked Contacts from WhatsApp:

   • To remove a number from the blocked list, long-press on the contact you want to unblock. This action will usually bring up additional options or allow you to edit the contact.
   • However, if your device does not support long-press functionality directly within the block list, you may need to use an alternative method: deleting the contact from your phone's address book and then re-adding it.

3. Re-add the Contact:

   • Go to your Android device’s Contacts app.
   • Find the contact that was previously blocked and delete it from your contacts list.
   • After deleting, add the contact back into your address book using the same phone number.

4. Send a Message or Make a Call:

   • Once the contact is re-added to your phone’s contacts, try sending them a message or making a call through WhatsApp. This action should effectively unblock the number and allow communication to resume.

5. Verify Unblocking:

   • To ensure that the number has been successfully removed from the block list, go back to the "Blocked contacts" section in WhatsApp’s settings. The contact should no longer appear in this list.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove blocked numbers from your WhatsApp on an Android device and resume communication with those contacts.