How to unblock a contact in WhatsApp that has been blocked - briefly?
To unblock a contact in WhatsApp that has been blocked, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the "Settings" tab.
- Navigate to "Account" > "Privacy" > "Blocked Contacts," tap on the contact you wish to unblock, then confirm your decision.
How to unblock a contact in WhatsApp that has been blocked - in detail?
Unblocking a contact on WhatsApp is a straightforward process, but it's important to understand the implications before proceeding. When you block someone on WhatsApp, they are removed from your contacts list and cannot send you messages or view your status updates. Similarly, you will not be able to see their status updates or call them. Unblocking a contact reverses these restrictions, allowing both parties to communicate again.
To unblock a contact on WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
- Access Settings: For Android users, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Settings." For iPhone users, go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, select "Account."
- Select Privacy: Under the account settings, choose "Privacy."
- Blocked Contacts: Here you will see an option labeled "Blocked contacts." Tap on it to view the list of blocked contacts.
- Unblock Contact: Find the contact you wish to unblock from the list. Tap on their name or the 'x' next to their name, and then confirm that you want to unblock them.
- Confirmation: After confirmation, the contact will be removed from your blocked list and will once again appear in your contacts list. You can now send messages, make calls, and see each other’s status updates as before.
Important Considerations:
- Once you unblock a contact, they will regain access to your profile picture, status updates, and any messages or calls you send them.
- The contact will not automatically be added back to your contacts list; you may need to manually add them again if needed.
- If the contact was saved in your phone's address book, their messages will still be delivered. However, you won’t receive any messages they sent while they were blocked.
- Unblocking someone does not send them a notification. They will only know that you have unblocked them if they try to reach out and the message goes through or if they notice your status updates again.
By following these steps, you can successfully restore communication with a previously blocked contact on WhatsApp.