Yes, it is possible to block WhatsApp calls only while still allowing messages on WhatsApp. There are a few different ways to do this depending on your device and preferences. The main options are using WhatsApp’s built-in settings, using your device’s Do Not Disturb or call blocking features, or installing a third party app.
Using WhatsApp Settings
The easiest way to block just calls is by using WhatsApp’s settings. Here’s how to do it:
On iPhone
1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
2. Tap Account > Privacy.
3. Turn on Block Calls.
This will stop any calls from coming through WhatsApp while keeping your ability to send and receive messages.
On Android
1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Account > Privacy.
2. Tap Phone calls and toggle Block phone calls to on.
3. You can also tap Contact info and individually block calls from specific contacts.
On WhatsApp Web/Desktop
1. Open WhatsApp Web/Desktop and go to Settings > Privacy.
2. Toggle Block to On under Phone calls.
This will disable calls on the desktop/web version while allowing messages.
Using Device Settings
You can also block WhatsApp calls using your device’s Do Not Disturb or call blocking features:
On iPhone
1. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.
2. Scroll down and tap Silence Calls.
3. Select WhatsApp to block all calls.
On Android
1. Go to Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb.
2. Tap People and choose Add people to block.
3. Select Contacts then choose WhatsApp.
This blocks calls while allowing notifications for messages.
On Android 9.0+
1. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Caller ID & spam.
2. Tap WhatsApp and toggle Incoming call ID off.
Using Third Party Apps
You can also use third party apps to selectively block WhatsApp calls:
Truecaller
Truecaller has an option to block calls from specific apps including WhatsApp while allowing messages.
Should I Answer?
This app can auto reject calls from chosen apps and contacts.
Calls Blacklist
Calls Blacklist lets you block calls based on various parameters including blocking just WhatsApp.
These apps work by intercepting the incoming call and rejecting it automatically. Messages still go through normally.
Other WhatsApp Call Blocking Tips
Here are some additional tips for blocking WhatsApp calls:
– Put your phone on Airplane Mode then turn WiFi back on. This will block calls while allowing WhatsApp messages over WiFi.
– Use the block function after accepting a call to block individuals.
– Disable WhatsApp’s permissions to access your microphone, phone, and contacts. This prevents calls.
– Switch to WhatsApp’s Disappearing Messages feature and set messages to delete after 24 hours or 7 days. This reduces call notifications.
Conclusion
Blocking just WhatsApp calls while still getting messages is easy to do on both iPhone and Android. The best options are using WhatsApp’s built-in settings, your device’s Do Not Disturb mode, or a third party call blocking app. With these methods, you can stop unwanted WhatsApp calls from disrupting you while still keeping useful WhatsApp messaging capabilities.
Is it better to block or mute WhatsApp calls?
Both blocking and muting have their benefits when it comes to stopping WhatsApp calls:
Blocking
– Completely prevents calls from coming through
– Caller will hear disconnected tone or message that you cannot be reached
– Good for eliminating unwanted, spam, or harassing calls
– More “decisive” action
Muting
– Calls will still come through but phone will not ring
– No indication to caller that you blocked them
– Good for quieting nuisance calls from known contacts
– More “passive” action
So in summary:
Blocking is better if you want to definitively stop unwanted calls from coming through and don’t care if the caller knows.
Muting is better if you only want to silence calls but don’t necessarily want to prevent or reject them outright.
It depends on your specific circumstances and preferences. Both can be effective ways to limit disruptions from WhatsApp calls.
What happens when you block someone on WhatsApp?
Here’s what happens when you block someone on WhatsApp:
– You will no longer receive any calls or messages from that person.
– Any messages sent by the blocked person will not go through and they will see a single check mark indicating the message was not delivered.
– If you block someone who is in a WhatsApp group with you, you will both remain in the group but be unable to interact.
– The blocked person will not receive any notification or indication that they have been blocked.
– To the blocked contact, it will seem like you deleted WhatsApp, turned off your phone, or have no network connection.
– Blocking is “client-side”, meaning the block only affects your ability to receive messages and calls from that person. It does not prevent them from messaging or calling others.
– On Android only, blocking also removes the chat history with that person. On iPhone the chat history remains but is not accessible.
– To unblock, you can go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked > Unblock next to the contact.
So in summary, blocking someone on WhatsApp completely cuts off any direct communication from that person and they have no indication they are blocked themselves. It is a complete one-way block.
Does blocking someone on WhatsApp delete the chat history?
Whether blocking someone on WhatsApp deletes the chat history depends on what device you are using:
On Android:
– Blocking a contact deletes the entire chat history with them by default.
– It is not possible to keep or access the chat history after blocking someone on Android.
On iPhone:
– Blocking a contact does NOT delete the chat history.
– You can no longer access the chat history of a blocked contact, but it remains saved on your phone.
– If you unblock the contact, the entire chat history will become accessible again.
So in summary:
– On Android, blocking permanently deletes chat history.
– On iPhone, blocking hides the chat history until the contact is unblocked.
This is an important difference to be aware of if you intend to block someone on WhatsApp but want to keep the chat history for later reference. On Android you will lose it forever when blocking.
Can I see messages from someone I blocked on WhatsApp?
If you have blocked someone on WhatsApp, it is not possible to see any new messages they send you while blocked. However, whether you can see previous messages from before blocking depends on your device:
On Android:
– You cannot see any past messages from a blocked contact because the chat history is deleted when blocking on Android.
– There is no way to recover or access blocked messages after blocking someone.
On iPhone:
– You cannot see previous messages from a blocked contact while they remain blocked.
– But if you unblock the contact, you will regain access to the entire chat history again.
– So you can unblock temporarily to view old messages, then re-block them.
In summary:
On Android, blocking permanently erases all chat history so old messages cannot be viewed.
On iPhone, you can view previously sent messages with a blocked contact by temporarily unblocking them.
But new incoming messages cannot be seen from blocked contacts on either platform.
Can I recover messages after blocking someone on WhatsApp?
Whether you can recover messages after blocking someone on WhatsApp depends on if you use an iPhone or Android device:
On iPhone:
– Messages can be recovered after blocking a contact by unblocking them.
– The chat history is hidden but not deleted when blocking on iPhone.
– Simply unblock the contact and all previous messages will become visible again.
On Android:
– It is not possible to retrieve messages after blocking a contact on Android.
– The chat history is permanently deleted when you block someone.
– There is no way to recover or access those deleted messages.
In summary:
On iPhone, chat history can be recovered by temporarily unblocking the contact.
On Android devices, messages are erased and cannot be retrieved after blocking a contact.
So if you need to access old messages from someone you blocked, an iPhone is required. On Android those messages are gone for good.
What happens when you unblock someone on WhatsApp?
Here is what happens when you unblock a contact on WhatsApp:
– New calls and messages will come through normally again after unblocking.
– On iPhone, the entire chat history becomes visible again.
– On Android, only new messages will appear. Previous messages remain deleted after unblocking.
– The contact will not receive a notification that they have been unblocked.
– To the previously blocked person, it will seem like your WhatsApp is working normally again.
– Unblocking restores any previous profile photo or status changes made while blocked.
– If the contact was removed from any WhatsApp groups while blocked, they will need to be re-added.
– Unblocking someone does not mean you automatically follow or add them as a contact again.
So in essence, unblocking removes the one-way ignore previously placed on the contact. Communication is restored but the contact is not notified of the unblock.
Can I block unknown contacts on WhatsApp?
There are a couple ways to block unknown contacts and numbers on WhatsApp:
Block Unknown Senders
1. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy
2. Turn on Block Unknown Senders
This will automatically block any new messages or calls from numbers not in your contacts.
Block Specific Numbers
You can manually block any number not in your contacts:
1. Go to Settings > Calls > Blocked Contacts
2. Tap Add New and enter the phone number
3. Click Block to confirm
This will prevent calls and messages from that number.
You can also find unknown numbers in your recent calls or messages and block them directly by long-pressing the number and selecting Block.
The only way an unknown contact can message you after blocking is by adding you to their own contacts first. Overall, blocking unknown senders is an effective way to reduce spam from unfamiliar numbers on WhatsApp.
What’s the difference between blocking and deleting a contact on WhatsApp?
Here are the key differences between blocking and deleting a contact on WhatsApp:
| Blocking | Deleting |
|---|---|
| – Prevents calls and messages from reaching you | – Just removes contact from your contacts list |
| – You can no longer call or message them | – No impact on receiving messages/calls |
| – Can be temporary or permanent | – Can be added back at any time |
| – Contact is unaware they are blocked | – Contact is unaware they are deleted |
In summary:
Blocking stops all communication both ways. Deleting just removes the contact from your contacts list but does not impact receiving messages/calls.
Blocking is for stopping unwanted communication. Deleting just tidies up your contacts and removes saved info.
Can I block someone without them knowing on WhatsApp?
Yes, it is possible to block someone on WhatsApp without them finding out:
– When you block someone, WhatsApp does not notify them or give any indication to the user that they have been blocked.
– From the blocked contact’s perspective, it will seem like you deleted WhatsApp, turned off your phone, or have no internet connection.
– They will see a single checkmark indicating their messages have not been delivered and calls will not go through.
– There is no way for them to definitively know they have been blocked. At most, they may infer it if you seem persistently unavailable.
– If they try to add you to a group chat, they will get a notice that you are not able to be added, which could reveal you may have blocked them.
So in summary, while there is no 100% surefire way to block someone without suspicion, WhatsApp’s blocking mechanism is discreet by design and gives no official notice that a block was initiated. As long as you offer no additional confirmation, the user is left uncertain if they have been blocked.
What happens when you block someone on WhatsApp business?
The effects of blocking a contact on WhatsApp Business are the same as blocking them on regular WhatsApp:
– You will stop receiving messages and calls from the blocked contact.
– They will no longer see your profile photo, status, or any updates.
– Any messages they send you will show as undelivered with one check mark.
– There is no notification to the user that they have been blocked.
– On Android, the chat history is deleted. On iPhone, it is hidden until unblocking.
– Blocking only prevents you from seeing their messages, not them messaging others.
– If in the same groups, you’ll both remain members but be unable to interact.
The only difference on WhatsApp Business is you can block potential customers who may not have your personal number saved in their contacts. Other than that, the block functionality works the same as on the regular messaging app.
Can I block someone who has my number but I don’t have them in my contacts?
Yes, you can block someone on WhatsApp even if they have your number but you don’t have them saved in your own contacts list. There are two main ways to do this:
1. Use the Block Unknown Senders option – This will automatically block any new messages/calls from numbers not in your contacts.
2. Manually block their specific number:
– On Android: Go to Settings > Calls > Blocked Numbers > Add New Number
– On iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > Add New
You can find the unknown number in your recent calls or messages to easily block it.
This will prevent any communication to your number from someone not in your contacts, even if they have your number saved themselves. Useful for blocking unknown numbers messaging you out of the blue.
The only exception is if the contact adds your number to their own contact list first – then messages will go through unless you’ve blocked unknown senders.
Conclusion
In summary, there are a few easy ways to block just WhatsApp calls while allowing messages on both iPhone and Android devices:
– Use WhatsApp’s built-in settings to toggle on call blocking.
– Enable Do Not Disturb and silence WhatsApp calls specifically.
– Install a third party app that allows blacklisting calls from WhatsApp.
Blocking is generally more decisive than muting if you want to definitively stop unwanted WhatsApp calls from disrupting you. With the right settings, you can filter out nuisance calls while still keeping WhatsApp messaging capabilities.