WhatsApp: If you block a contact, what happens - briefly?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to call or message you. Additionally, their messages and calls will not be delivered to you, and you will not see any updates from their statuses.
WhatsApp: If you block a contact, what happens - in detail?
When you block a contact on WhatsApp, several changes occur to protect your privacy and prevent unwanted communication. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Messages Blocked: After blocking a contact, any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to your phone. They will remain undelivered on the sender's side, indicated by a single checkmark (not double or grey ticks). This ensures that you do not receive any further communication from the blocked contact.
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Calls Blocked: Similarly, all voice and video calls from the blocked contact will be automatically declined. The caller will see a message indicating that your call did not connect, but they won't know that they have been blocked. This feature helps maintain your privacy without alerting the blocked user.
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Status Updates Hidden: You will no longer see any status updates from the blocked contact. Additionally, the blocked contact cannot view your status updates either. This mutual blocking of status updates further enhances your privacy.
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Profile Picture and Information Inaccessible: Blocking a contact means you won't be able to see their profile picture, about information, or any changes they make to these details. Similarly, the blocked user cannot access your profile picture or about information.
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No Notifications: You will not receive any notifications from the blocked contact. This includes message notifications, call notifications, and any other form of interaction initiated by them.
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Group Limitations: If you are both part of a group, the blocked user can still see your messages within that group. However, you will only see their messages if they were sent before you blocked the contact. Any new messages from the blocked user after blocking will not be visible to you in the group.
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No Contact Visibility: The blocked contact's name and number will no longer appear in your contacts list within WhatsApp. This helps maintain a clean and organized contact list, free from unwanted entries.
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Reversible Action: Blocking a contact is a reversible action. If you decide to unblock the contact at any point, you can do so by going into your settings and removing them from your blocked contacts list. However, this will not restore any messages that were sent while they were blocked.
By understanding these detailed changes, you can effectively manage your communications on WhatsApp and maintain a higher level of privacy and control over your interactions.