If you block a number in WhatsApp and then unblock it - briefly?
When you block a number on WhatsApp and subsequently unblock it, the blocked user will be able to message you again. However, any messages sent during the time they were blocked will not be delivered to you.
If you block a number in WhatsApp and then unblock it - in detail?
If you block a number in WhatsApp and then decide to unblock it, several changes occur within the messaging platform. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
When you initially block a contact on WhatsApp, all messages from that number are blocked from reaching your phone. This means you won’t receive any messages, calls, or status updates from them. Additionally, they will not be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your profile.
However, if you change your mind and decide to unblock the contact, several things will happen:
- Message Delivery: All messages sent by the blocked contact during the time they were blocked will not be delivered to you. WhatsApp does not store or deliver these messages once you unblock the contact. This is a privacy measure to ensure that messages sent while the number was blocked are not received after the block has been lifted.
- Future Messages: After unblocking, any new messages sent by the contact will be delivered normally. You will start receiving their messages, calls, and status updates as usual.
- Profile Visibility: The unblocked contact will be able to see your profile picture, about section, and any changes you make to your profile. Similarly, you will also be able to view their profile information.
- Group Membership: If both you and the blocked contact were part of a group before the block was placed, neither of you would have been removed from the group. However, none of you could see each other's messages within that group during the block period. After unblocking, you will both be able to see each other’s messages in the group once again.
- Notification Settings: It is important to note that unblocking a contact does not automatically change any notification settings you might have adjusted for them. If you had turned off notifications for their messages or calls while they were blocked, you will need to manually re-enable these notifications if desired.
- Privacy Settings: Similarly, your privacy settings (such as who can see your profile picture, status, etc.) remain unchanged when you unblock a contact. You might want to review and adjust these settings according to your preferences after unblocking.
In summary, while unblocking a contact on WhatsApp will restore normal communication channels, it is essential to be aware that messages sent during the block period will not be delivered. This feature is designed to protect user privacy and ensure that blocked contacts do not receive any delayed messages once they are unblocked.