How to remove hidden statuses in WhatsApp - briefly?
To remove hidden statuses in WhatsApp, you can block the contact or use a third-party app that allows you to view hidden statuses.
How to remove hidden statuses in WhatsApp - in detail?
To remove hidden statuses in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure that you have an active internet connection to access all features.
- Access Status Settings: On the main screen of WhatsApp, tap on the three dots in the top right corner (Android) or the gear icon at the bottom (iOS). This will open the settings menu.
- Navigate to Privacy: In the settings menu, find and tap on "Account". From there, select "Privacy". This section contains various privacy settings for your WhatsApp account.
- Status Privacy: Within the Privacy settings, look for an option labeled "Status Privacy" or similar. Tap on it to view the current status visibility settings.
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Change Status Visibility: You will see several options to control who can see your status updates:
- "My contacts": Only those in your contact list can view your status.
- "My contacts except...": Everyone in your contacts, except for specific people you exclude.
- "Only share with...": Only the selected contacts will be able to see your status.
- "Nobody": No one can view your status updates.
- Select "Nobody": To hide your status from everyone, select the option "Nobody". This setting ensures that no one, including those in your contact list or outside of it, will be able to see your WhatsApp status updates.
- Save Changes: After selecting "Nobody", save the changes by tapping on the checkmark or "OK" button. Your status privacy settings have now been updated.
- Verify Hidden Status: To confirm that your status is hidden, go back to the main screen of WhatsApp and try creating a new status update. You should see a message indicating that your status is only visible to you because you have chosen to share it with nobody.
By following these steps, you can effectively remove hidden statuses in WhatsApp, ensuring that no one else can view your updates. This feature provides an additional layer of privacy for users who prefer to keep their status activities private.