If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will the chat history remain - briefly?
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, your chat history with that contact will indeed remain on your device. However, it's important to note that the blocked user will no longer be able to view or add new messages to this conversation.
If you block a contact in WhatsApp, will the chat history remain - in detail?
When you block a contact in WhatsApp, the chat history remains on your device but with some limitations. Here's what happens in detail:
- Chat History Remains: The messages and media exchanged with the blocked contact will still be visible to you in the chat window. This means you can access and view the conversation history as it was before blocking the contact.
- No New Messages or Calls: Once a contact is blocked, they cannot send you new messages or calls. You won't receive any notifications from them, and their messages will not appear in your chat list. However, if they are part of a group chat that you are also in, you will still see their messages within the group chat.
- They Cannot See Your Status: Blocking someone means they won't be able to view your status updates, including stories and profile picture changes. Similarly, you won't be able to see their status updates either.
- Mutual Contacts Remain Visible: Any mutual contacts between you and the blocked person will remain visible in your contact list. However, they cannot start a chat with the blocked contact through you or vice versa.
- Data Storage: The data from the chat history with the blocked contact remains stored on your device. This means that even if you unblock them later, the old messages and media will still be there for you to see.
- No Deletion of Messages or Media: Blocking a contact does not automatically delete any messages or media files exchanged with them. You need to manually delete these if you wish to remove them from your device.
In summary, while blocking a contact in WhatsApp preserves the chat history for your reference, it effectively prevents further communication and interaction with that person.