If I delete a blocked contact, will they be unblocked on WhatsApp - briefly?
Deleting a blocked contact does not automatically unblock them on WhatsApp. To ensure the contact remains blocked, you must manually re-add and block them again if necessary.
If I delete a blocked contact, will they be unblocked on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, that action effectively removes them from your list of contacts and prevents any communication from or to that specific user. However, the act of blocking does not permanently delete their contact information; it simply hides it and restricts interaction. If you decide to delete a blocked contact, this action will indeed unblock them, but with some important nuances:
- Deletion Process: Deleting a blocked contact involves removing their entry from your device's contacts list. This does not affect the block status on WhatsApp itself; it only affects your local contact list.
- Unblocking Mechanism: The unblocking process occurs when you attempt to communicate with the deleted contact again. Since they were previously blocked, their messages and calls will be automatically rejected by WhatsApp's system. Once you delete the contact, any subsequent message or call from that user will prompt a notification asking if you want to receive messages or calls from them. Accepting this request effectively unblocks the contact.
- Reappearance of Contact: If you choose to communicate with the previously blocked contact after deleting their entry, they will reappear in your contacts list and all communication restrictions will be lifted. This means that any messages, calls, or status updates from them will now be visible to you.
- Permanent Block: To ensure a permanent block, you should not only delete the contact but also avoid accepting any future requests to communicate with them. This way, they remain blocked and cannot reach out to you through WhatsApp.
In summary, deleting a blocked contact on your device's contact list does not automatically unblock them on WhatsApp. The unblocking occurs only when you attempt to engage in communication with the deleted contact, and accepting their request lifts the block. To maintain the block status, avoid accepting any such requests or communicating with the blocked user.