If a number is blocked in WhatsApp, can they still call - briefly?
If a number is blocked in WhatsApp, the individual cannot make calls to you through the app. However, they may still be able to contact you via traditional phone calls or other messaging platforms if your number is not also blocked on those services.
If a number is blocked in WhatsApp, can they still call - in detail?
If a number is blocked in WhatsApp, the individual associated with that number will face significant communication restrictions within the app itself. However, the ability to make or receive calls through WhatsApp depends on additional factors beyond just being blocked.
When a user blocks another user's phone number on WhatsApp, several key actions are restricted:
- No Messages: The blocked individual cannot send messages to the blocker. Any messages sent will not be delivered and will remain in the sender's outbox without any notification of failure.
- Cannot View Status: The blocked user will not be able to see the status updates of the person who blocked them.
- No Profile Picture or Info: The profile picture, about section, and last seen status of the blocker are hidden from the blocked user.
- No Calls Initiation: The blocked individual cannot initiate a WhatsApp call to the blocker. If they try, the call will not go through.
However, it is important to note that even if a number is blocked on WhatsApp:
- Receiving Calls: The blocked user can still receive calls from the person who blocked them. This means that the block only restricts outgoing communication from the blocked individual and does not prevent incoming calls.
- Standard Phone Calls: If the blocked number is saved in the contact list of both parties, standard phone calls outside of WhatsApp will function normally unless additional measures are taken to block the number through the device's settings or carrier services.
- No Notification: The person who has blocked the number will not receive any notification about missed calls from the blocked user since WhatsApp does not track such activities for blocked contacts.
In summary, while blocking a number in WhatsApp restricts several forms of communication initiated by the blocked individual, it does not entirely prevent all forms of contact. The ability to receive calls remains intact, and standard phone calls can still be made and received as long as they are not additionally blocked through other means.