How to return a blocked chat in WhatsApp?

How to return a blocked chat in WhatsApp - briefly?

If you've blocked someone on WhatsApp and now want to unblock them, simply follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the "Settings" menu.
2. Navigate to "Account," then "Privacy," and finally "Blocked Contacts." Tap on the contact you wish to unblock and confirm your decision.

How to return a blocked chat in WhatsApp - in detail?

To restore a blocked chat on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

1. Identify the Blocked Contact: Recognize which contact you have blocked. If you're unsure, check your block list in WhatsApp settings.

2. Unblock the Contact:

   • Open WhatsApp and navigate to the 'Settings' tab (usually represented by three dots or lines).
   • Select 'Account'.
   • Tap on 'Privacy'.
   • Choose 'Blocked Contacts'. Here you will see a list of all contacts you have blocked.
   • Find the contact you wish to unblock and tap on the 'Unblock' option next to their name. Confirm your action when prompted.

3. Re-add the Contact:

   • After unblocking, the contact will not automatically reappear in your chat list. You need to add them back as a contact.
   • Go to your phone’s contacts app and search for the person you just unblocked.
   • If their number is still in your phone's contacts, proceed to the next step. If not, manually add their number to your contacts list.

4. Re-establish Communication:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the 'Chats' tab.
   • You should now see the unblocked contact in your chat list. Tap on their name or profile picture to open the chat.
   • Send a message to reinitiate communication. This action will also update your chat history, allowing you to view past messages.

5. Check for Message Delivery:

   • After sending a message, look for the checkmarks next to it. One gray checkmark indicates that the message was sent but not yet delivered. Two gray checkmarks mean the message has been delivered. Two blue checkmarks confirm that the message has been read by the recipient.

6. Verify Chat History:

   • WhatsApp typically restores chat history once communication is reestablished. However, if you encounter issues or the history does not appear, consider backing up and restoring your chats using WhatsApp’s built-in backup feature. This can be found in 'Settings' > 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup'.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully return a blocked chat in WhatsApp and resume your communication without any interruptions.