If I block a number on my phone, will it also be blocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
No, blocking a number on your phone does not automatically block the same number on WhatsApp. You need to manually block the contact within the WhatsApp app for it to be effective.
If I block a number on my phone, will it also be blocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a number on your phone, the effect on WhatsApp depends on several factors.
Firstly, blocking a contact through your phone's settings generally does not extend to third-party applications like WhatsApp. This is because WhatsApp operates independently and uses its own database to manage contacts and communication. Therefore, if you block someone on your phone, they will still be able to contact you via WhatsApp unless you take additional steps within the WhatsApp application itself.
To ensure that a blocked number is also blocked on WhatsApp, you need to follow these specific steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Settings: Navigate to the settings menu within WhatsApp. This is usually represented by three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Account Settings: Within the settings menu, select "Account".
- Privacy: Under the Account section, tap on "Privacy".
- Blocked Contacts: Here you will find an option labeled "Blocked contacts" or something similar. Tap on this to view your list of blocked numbers.
- Add a Contact: To block a specific number, use the "Add" button and enter the contact details. Once added, that number will be blocked from sending messages or calls through WhatsApp.
It's important to note that blocking a number on WhatsApp only affects communication within that platform. If you want comprehensive blocking across all forms of communication (calls, SMS, and WhatsApp), you must block the number both in your phone's settings and within the WhatsApp application separately.
Additionally, if you are using an iPhone, the process is slightly different due to the integration of iMessage. Blocking a contact on an iPhone will block them across iMessage, SMS, and FaceTime. However, WhatsApp remains unaffected by these settings, so you still need to manually block the number within the WhatsApp application if desired.
In summary, while blocking a number on your phone does not automatically extend to WhatsApp, you can achieve this by following the specific steps within the WhatsApp application. This ensures that the blocked contact is unable to reach you through both your phone's default messaging system and WhatsApp.