If I block a contact in WhatsApp and then unblock it, will the messages arrive - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp and subsequently unblock them, any messages sent during the time they were blocked will not be delivered to your phone upon unblocking. Only new messages received after you have unblocked the contact will appear in your chat history.
If I block a contact in WhatsApp and then unblock it, will the messages arrive - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur in the communication dynamics between you and that person. Firstly, all incoming messages from the blocked contact are stopped from reaching your device. This means that while they may still send messages to your number, you will not receive any notifications or see their messages in your chat list. Additionally, the blocked contact cannot view your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your profile information.
However, if you decide to unblock the contact at a later time, certain aspects of communication are restored, but there are some nuances to be aware of:
- Message Delivery: Once you unblock the contact, future messages from them will start appearing in your chat list as usual. However, messages sent by the blocked contact while they were blocked will not be delivered to you retroactively. This is because WhatsApp does not store undelivered messages for blocked contacts.
- Calls and Media: Similarly, any calls or media (such as photos, videos, voice notes) sent during the time the contact was blocked will not reach you once they are unblocked. These messages are essentially lost in transmission due to the block status.
- Status Updates: If the blocked contact has shared status updates while they were blocked, these updates will not appear in your Status feed when you unblock them. You will only see new status updates shared after they have been unblocked.
- Profile Information: Any changes made to your profile information (such as a new profile picture) during the time the contact was blocked will also not be visible to them once they are unblocked. They will only see updates made after the block is lifted.
In summary, while unblocking a contact in WhatsApp restores normal communication channels for future interactions, it does not retroactively deliver any messages, calls, media, or status updates that were sent during the time they were blocked. It's important to be aware of these limitations when considering whether to block or unblock a contact on WhatsApp.