I hid contact statuses in WhatsApp. How do I resume them - briefly?
If you've hidden your contact statuses in WhatsApp and want to resume them, simply go to the app settings, tap on 'Account,' then 'Privacy,' and finally toggle off the 'Last Seen' option. This will make your contact status visible again to all your contacts.
I hid contact statuses in WhatsApp. How do I resume them - in detail?
To restore the visibility of contact statuses in WhatsApp after hiding them, follow these detailed steps:
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Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. The app should open to the main chat screen where you can see your recent conversations.
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Access Settings: On Android devices, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. For iOS users, tap on "Settings" in the bottom menu.
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Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, look for and select the "Account" option. This section contains various account-related preferences and settings.
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Privacy Settings: Under the "Account" section, find and click on "Privacy". Here you will see several options related to your privacy settings within WhatsApp.
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Contact Statuses: Within the "Privacy" menu, locate the option labeled "Status". This is where you can manage who sees your status updates and also control the visibility of contact statuses.
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Select Who Can See Your Status: Tap on "Status" to see a list of options that determine who can view your status. The options typically include:
- Everyone
- My contacts except...
- Only share with...
- Nobody
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Restore Contact Statuses Visibility: To resume seeing contact statuses, select "Everyone". This setting allows all of your contacts to see your status updates and also lets you see their status updates.
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Confirm Changes: After selecting "Everyone", WhatsApp may prompt you to confirm the change. Confirm your selection to apply the changes.
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Verify Restoration: To ensure that contact statuses are now visible, go back to the main chat screen and check if you can see the status updates of your contacts. If everything is set correctly, you should be able to view their statuses once again.
By following these steps, you will successfully restore the visibility of contact statuses in WhatsApp, allowing you to stay updated on the activities and shares of your contacts.