Step 1: Launch WhatsApp on your device
To begin, locate the WhatsApp icon on your device’s home screen or app drawer and tap on it to launch the app. Make sure you are using the latest version of WhatsApp to access all the features discussed in this guide.
Step 2: Open the desired conversation
Once WhatsApp is open, navigate to the conversation of the contact from whom you want to block video calls. You can either find it in your chat list or use the search function at the top of the screen to locate the contact quickly.
Step 3: Access contact details
Once you have opened the desired conversation, tap on the contact’s name or profile picture at the top of the screen. This will open up the contact details page.
Step 4: Choose “Block”
Within the contact details page, scroll down until you find the “Block” option. Tap on it to proceed.
Step 5: Confirm your action
A pop-up window will appear, giving you additional information about blocking the contact. Read through the information carefully. If you still want to proceed, tap on “Block” to confirm your action.
Step 6: Video calls successfully blocked
Congratulations! You have successfully blocked video calls from the selected contact on WhatsApp. You will no longer receive video call requests or see incoming video calls from this contact.
Note: Blocking video calls does not block text messages or regular voice calls from the contact. If you also wish to block these forms of communication, you may need to follow additional steps depending on your device.
How to unblock video calls on WhatsApp?
If at any point you wish to unblock video calls from a contact, you can easily reverse the action by following these steps:
- Launch WhatsApp
- Go to the “Settings” menu
- Select “Account”
- Tap on “Privacy”
- Scroll down to find “Blocked Contacts”
- Locate the contact you want to unblock
- Swipe left on the contact’s name
- Tap on “Unblock”
By following these steps, you can easily unblock video calls from any contact on WhatsApp.
Blocking video calls on WhatsApp is a useful feature for maintaining your privacy and reducing distractions. With the step-by-step guide provided in this blog post, you now have all the necessary information to block and unblock video calls on WhatsApp with ease. Remember that blocking video calls does not block other forms of communication, so additional steps may be required if you wish to restrict those as well.
Take control of your WhatsApp experience and enjoy a more focused messaging environment by utilizing this feature to block video calls whenever needed.