What happens if you block each other on WhatsApp - briefly?
When two users block each other on WhatsApp, neither can see the other's profile picture, status updates, or any messages sent after the blocks were implemented. Additionally, calls between the blocked users will not go through.
What happens if you block each other on WhatsApp - in detail?
When two users block each other on WhatsApp, several changes occur in their interaction and communication experience. Firstly, messages sent by either party will not be delivered to the other user's device. Instead, these messages will remain undelivered on the sender’s side, indicated by a single gray checkmark. This means that neither user can see the content of the messages exchanged after the block was implemented.
Additionally, calls between the blocked users will not connect. If one user attempts to call the other, the call will fail and no ringing sound will be heard on either end. Similarly, any status updates or changes in profile pictures will not be visible to each other. This is because WhatsApp's privacy settings restrict access to such information when a block is in place.
Furthermore, both users will lose the ability to see the last seen or online status of the other party. The "last seen" feature displays the time when the user was last active on WhatsApp, but this information will be hidden if the user has been blocked. Similarly, any changes in the read receipts (the double checkmarks that indicate a message has been read) will not be visible to either party.
It is important to note that blocking each other does not delete the conversation history between the users. The chat history remains intact on both devices, but it cannot be viewed or accessed by either user after the block. If one of the users unblocks the other, they can regain access to their previous conversations and messages sent before the block was implemented.
In summary, blocking each other on WhatsApp creates a communication barrier where messages are not delivered, calls do not connect, and updates in status or profile pictures are not visible. Despite this, the conversation history remains available but inaccessible until one of the users decides to unblock the other.