What happens if you block a contact on WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any messages sent after the block was implemented. Additionally, their messages will not be delivered to you, and they will not appear in group chats unless you are both part of the same group before the block occurred.
What happens if you block a contact on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur in the communication dynamics between you and that person. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: Any messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to your phone. They will remain undelivered until the block is lifted or the contact re-initiates a conversation.
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Read Receipts and Status Updates: The blocked contact will no longer see your last seen, online status, or read receipts (the blue checkmarks indicating that you have read their messages). Similarly, you won't be able to see their last seen, online status, or any changes they make to their profile picture.
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Calls: Both voice and video calls from the blocked contact will not come through. WhatsApp does not notify the other party that they have been blocked; calls simply appear as if they are not connecting.
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Group Interactions: Blocking a contact does not remove them from any groups you share. However, you will not see their status updates or changes in profile pictures within the group. Additionally, any messages sent by the blocked contact to the group will not be delivered to your phone unless the block is lifted.
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Visibility of Media Files: Any media files (photos, videos, etc.) shared with you after blocking cannot be seen until the block is removed. However, previously received media files remain accessible on your device.
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Mutual Contacts: If there are mutual contacts between you and the blocked person, they will still see each other in their contact lists. The blocked contact can still send messages to mutual groups, but those messages won't be delivered to your phone.
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Blocked Contact Awareness: WhatsApp does not send a notification or any other indication to the blocked contact that they have been blocked. They will simply notice that their messages are not being delivered and calls are not going through.
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Unblocking Process: If you decide to unblock the contact, you can do so by navigating to your WhatsApp settings, selecting "Account," then "Privacy," and finally "Blocked Contacts." Selecting the contact and choosing to unblock will restore normal communication channels.
In summary, blocking a contact on WhatsApp effectively cuts off all direct communication and visibility of status updates between you and that person. It is important to note that while this action provides a level of privacy and control over unwanted interactions, it should be used responsibly and with an understanding of the implications for future communications.