If I block a contact in WhatsApp, will they be able to call me - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they are unable to call you. The block effectively prevents any communication from the blocked user, including voice and video calls.
If I block a contact in WhatsApp, will they be able to call me - in detail?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, they will not be able to call you. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Blocking Process: When you block someone on WhatsApp, their number is removed from your contacts list. This action prevents them from appearing as a contact in the app.
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Call Functionality: The primary function of blocking a contact is to prevent any form of communication with that person. This includes calls. When a blocked contact tries to call you:
- They will not see your online/last seen status.
- Your profile picture will not be visible to them.
- The call will not go through; it will fail immediately, and they will receive a notification stating that the call could not be completed.
- No Notifications: You will also not receive any notifications about missed calls or voicemails from blocked contacts. Essentially, all communication attempts from them are blocked at the source.
- Reciprocal Blocking: It's important to note that if you block someone and they try to call you, they won't be able to reach you. However, if they have your phone number saved in their contacts list outside of WhatsApp, they might still be able to call you using their regular phone dialer, bypassing the WhatsApp block.
- Unblocking: If you decide to unblock the contact at any point, they will regain the ability to call you through WhatsApp. However, they won't automatically reappear in your contacts list; you would need to add them again manually if you wish to re-establish communication.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively prevents that person from calling you within the app. This ensures a high degree of privacy and control over who can reach you.