What does "not delivered" mean in WhatsApp - briefly?
In WhatsApp, the status "Not Delivered" indicates that your message has not reached the recipient's phone. This can be due to various reasons such as the recipient being offline or having their phone turned off.
What does "not delivered" mean in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you see the message "Not Delivered" on WhatsApp, it indicates that the message you sent has not reached the recipient's device. This status can appear due to several reasons, including network issues, the recipient's phone being turned off or unavailable, or the recipient having blocked your number.
Firstly, network problems are a common cause of undelivered messages. If either you or the recipient is experiencing poor internet connectivity or no connection at all, WhatsApp will be unable to deliver the message. In such cases, once the connection is restored, the message should be delivered automatically.
Secondly, if the recipient's phone is turned off or not connected to the internet, the message will also show as "Not Delivered." Once the recipient turns on their phone and connects to a stable network, the message should be received.
Lastly, if you have been blocked by the recipient, your messages will not be delivered. WhatsApp does not explicitly notify users when they have been blocked, but undelivered messages with only one checkmark (indicating they have left your device) are a strong indication of this. Additionally, you won't see updates to the recipient's profile picture or status if they have blocked you.
To troubleshoot "Not Delivered" messages, you can try the following steps: ensure that both your and the recipient's devices are connected to stable internet connections; check if the recipient has turned off their phone or changed their number; and consider reaching out to the recipient through another means of communication to confirm if there are any issues with message delivery.