WhatsApp, with over two billion users worldwide, is a widely popular social networking platform that facilitates instant messaging, video sharing, and more. Owned by Facebook, it has become an essential tool for quick and convenient communication with friends and family. However, situations may arise where you find yourself blocked by someone on WhatsApp. In this guide, we’ll explore how to recognize if you’ve been blocked and provide instructions on unblocking yourself.
Recognizing if You’ve Been Blocked on WhatsApp:
If you suspect that a friend has blocked you on WhatsApp, consider the following indicators:
- Hidden Profile Picture: The person’s profile picture is hidden from your view.
- Limited Information: You can’t see their most recent location, online/offline status, and messages sent only display one check mark.
- Group Exclusion: The person cannot join your WhatsApp group, and a popup message appears, indicating they couldn’t be added.
- Call Issues: When attempting to call, the app displays “calling” without ringing, suggesting you are blocked.
How to Unblock Yourself on WhatsApp:
If you wish to unblock yourself on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Delete Your Account:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings (top-right corner).
- Tap on the Account section, located below your profile.
- Choose “Delete my account.”
- A pop-up will appear, notifying you about removal from groups and deletion of message history.
- Select your country, click the orange “Delete my account” button, and confirm.
- Restart Your Device:
- After deleting your account, remove the WhatsApp messenger app.
- Restart your device.
- Reinstall WhatsApp:
- Visit Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and reinstall the app.
- Open the app, accept the Terms and Conditions, and create a new account.
- Fill in the required fields and verify your phone number with the OTP sent via text message.
- Confirmation:
- Confirm that your self-unblocking worked by ensuring the process is smooth and error-free.
By following these steps, those who had previously blocked you on WhatsApp should now unblock your new account, allowing you to resume communication. While this process may not be necessary in most cases, it provides a solution for those who find themselves unintentionally blocked and wish to re-establish contact.
