WhatsApp: Here’s how to find out if it has been blocked

When there is a connection in The WhatsApp It is blocked by someone, a lot of information is not visible. However, you can be sure if you have been blocked or not. See how.

How do I know if I have been blocked on WhatsApp?

When a contact is blocked, it is no longer possible to view information or send messages to the contact responsible for the blocking. It is noteworthy that all these restrictions are also valid for the inhibitor.

Ban is prohibited:

• display status;
• View a user’s profile picture;
• add the user to new groups;
• delivery of messages;
• Contact the user.

Why can’t I see contact details?

In advance, it is important to inform you of the fact that you cannot see contact data in The WhatsApp It doesn’t mean it’s been exclusively banned. In fact, there are many reasons why you cannot see the profile picture for example.

Situations such as contact privacy updates, missing profile picture, and changes made to the app can temporarily render data visibility useless. So, try to find out from the contact if he has already been blocked.

How to block a contact on Android and iOS

On Android:

1. Open your settings The WhatsApp;
2. Now, click on the “Account” tab and then on “Privacy”;
3. Once this is done, go to “Blocked Contacts” – all the already blocked contacts will appear on the screen;
4. To add a new contact, press the “Add” option;
5. Your contacts list will open to select the person you want to reject. Remember that it is no longer possible to receive messages or view other contact information;
6. ready! Someone else has been blocked from your app.

On iOS:

1. When you open WhatsApp, go to “Settings”;
2. Then click on “Account” and then on “Privacy”;
3. Once done, tap on “Blocked”;
4. When the blocked list appears, click “Add New”;
5. Now, choose the contact you want to block.

WhatsApp will allow you to hide the “online” status

This Tuesday (09), The WhatsApp Advertise one of the most anticipated features by users. This is about hiding the “Online” status that appears on all accounts.

According to Meta, the company responsible for the messenger, the new feature is being launched gradually, but it guarantees that it will be available to everyone by the end of this month.

Hide online status for your contacts is very simple. Check step by step:

• Access settings The WhatsApp and select “Account”;
• Click “Privacy”;
• Click “Last seen and online”;
• Choose who can see “Last Seen” (“Everyone”, “My Contacts”, “My Contacts Except…” and “Nobody”);
• Choose who can see Connected (all or the same option that was chosen in Last Seen).

It is important to note that by hiding the information, the user will also not be able to see the status of their contacts.