If a phone number is added to the blacklist on the phone, what happens in WhatsApp - briefly?
If a phone number is added to the blacklist on your phone, it will no longer receive messages or calls from WhatsApp. This means that any attempts to contact you through this blocked number will be unsuccessful.
If a phone number is added to the blacklist on the phone, what happens in WhatsApp - in detail?
If a phone number is added to the blacklist on your device, several changes will occur within WhatsApp, affecting both incoming and outgoing communications.
Firstly, any messages or calls from the blacklisted number will not be delivered to you in real-time. This means that if someone with the blacklisted number tries to send you a message or make a call via WhatsApp, they won't see any indication of delivery or connection success. Instead, their messages and calls will remain undelivered on their end.
Secondly, notifications for messages or calls from the blacklisted number will be disabled. You won't receive any pop-up alerts or banner notifications when a message is sent from or a call is made by the blacklisted number. This ensures that you are not disturbed by unwanted communications.
Thirdly, any media files such as images, videos, or documents sent by the blacklisted number will not be saved to your device's storage. These files will remain on the sender's end without being downloaded or displayed on your device. This prevents any unauthorized access to your personal information and ensures your privacy.
Fourthly, WhatsApp status updates from the blacklisted number will not appear in your Status tab. You won't be able to view their status stories or any media shared through their status updates. This further limits the interaction with the blocked contact.
Lastly, if you are part of a group chat that includes the blacklisted number, messages sent by that number will still appear within the group chat. However, you won't receive notifications for these messages. Group chats function independently of individual blocks, but you can mute the group to avoid seeing messages from the blocked contact entirely.
In summary, adding a phone number to your device's blacklist significantly restricts communication with that number within WhatsApp. It prevents real-time delivery of messages and calls, disables notifications, blocks media files, hides status updates, and limits interactions within group chats. These measures ensure enhanced privacy and control over unwanted communications on the platform.