What does WhatsApp show if the phone is turned off - briefly?
When a phone is turned off, WhatsApp shows that the user is unavailable. The status will indicate "Last seen" followed by the time when the user was last active on the app.
What does WhatsApp show if the phone is turned off - in detail?
When a phone is turned off, WhatsApp's behavior changes to accommodate the device's inactive state. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what users can expect:
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Message Delivery Status: If you send a message to someone whose phone is turned off, WhatsApp will not immediately deliver the message. Instead, it will store the message on its servers until the recipient’s device comes back online. Once the recipient's phone is turned on and connected to the internet, the message will be delivered.
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Last Seen Status: If someone views your profile while their phone is off, they won’t see an updated "last seen" status because WhatsApp can't update this information when the device is inactive. The last known status (before the phone was turned off) will be displayed.
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Online Status: When a user's phone is turned off, their online status will not show as active or online. Instead, it might display "last seen" or another relevant status based on the user's privacy settings.
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Read Receipts and Delivery Notifications: If you send a message to someone whose phone is off, you won’t receive read receipts (the double checkmarks) until their device comes back online and they open WhatsApp. Similarly, delivery notifications (the single checkmark) will only be sent once the recipient's device reconnects to the internet.
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Calls: If someone tries to call you while your phone is off, the call won’t go through, and you won’t receive any notification about it until you turn on your phone and connect to the internet.
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Status Updates: Any status updates or stories you post will not be visible to others until your device comes back online. Similarly, you won't see anyone else's status updates until you reconnect.
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Group Chats: In group chats, if someone’s phone is off, their messages won’t be sent until the device is back online. Other participants in the group will not receive any notification about the user being offline unless they try to send a message and it doesn't deliver.
In summary, when a phone is turned off, WhatsApp effectively pauses most real-time communication functions. Messages are stored until delivery can be attempted again once the device reconnects to the internet. This ensures that users don’t miss any important messages or notifications once their phone is back online.