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WhatsApp users can block contacts (Picture: Getty)
WhatsApp users have been treated to a number of new features of late, from the ability to use the messaging service on more than one device, to being able to edit messages and hide chats.
However, one feature that has been around since the dawn of time is the option to block people.
Hopefully you haven’t got yourself into a bad enough situation to be blocked, but break-ups and arguments between friends can get messy.
Here’s how to work out if you’ve been blocked on the chat service WhatsApp.
Signs you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp
There are a few easy ways to tell you’re on the receiving end of that block button.
You’ll no longer see whether they’re online or their last online time and date. Some users already restrict this, so if you’ve never been able to see these things it might not all be lost.
You can’t see any updates to their contact profile photo on Whatsapp. You may not see any profile photo at all, and instead just see a blank circle.
If you send a message to this person you’ll never get the double tick, instead seeing one tick that represents undelivered. This will also never turn blue.
If you try to call the person on Whatsapp, it won’t go through.
Arguments between friends can lead to people getting blocked on social media (Picture:Getty)
What should I do if I’ve been blocked?
Sorry to say, but the best thing to do is leave the person alone. Don’t try to get in touch with them through other channels and respect their wishes to avoid contact with you.
They won’t receive any of the messages you sent while they had blocked you, so there’s nothing to delete.
Either wait for them to unblock you or move on, as there’s no way you can reverse it on your end.
MORE : How to read deleted messages on WhatsApp – step by step guide
MORE : List of WhatsApp changes in 2023 – from Chat lock to message edits
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