Step 1: Launch WhatsApp on your Android device
The first step is to open the WhatsApp application on your Android device. You can find its green icon with a white phone symbol on your app drawer or home screen. Tap on it to launch the app.
Step 2: Access the settings
Once you have WhatsApp open, look for the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen. Tap on these dots to open the drop-down menu. From the list of available options, select “Settings.” This will open the WhatsApp settings menu.
Step 3: Navigate to the Blocked Contacts section
In the settings menu, scroll down until you find the “Account” option. Tap on it to access your account settings. Within the account settings, locate and select the “Privacy” option to manage your privacy settings.
Within the privacy settings, you will find the “Blocked Contacts” option. Tap on it to view the list of contacts currently blocked on your device.
Step 4: Unblock the desired contact
Once you are in the “Blocked Contacts” section, you will see a list of all the contacts you have blocked on WhatsApp Android. Scroll through the list and find the contact you want to unblock.
To remove the block, tap and hold on the contact’s name. This will display a pop-up menu with several options. From the list of options, select “Unblock.” WhatsApp will now prompt you to confirm the unblocking action.
Confirm your decision by tapping “Unblock” again in the confirmation pop-up. The selected contact will now be unblocked, and you can freely communicate with them on WhatsApp.
Step 5: Verify the successful unblock
To ensure the unblock was successful, you can check for a few indications. The unblocked contact should no longer appear in the ‘Blocked Contacts’ list within WhatsApp’s privacy settings. Additionally, you should be able to send messages, see their profile picture, and view their status updates on WhatsApp.
Congratulations! You have successfully unblocked a contact on WhatsApp Android. Remember, unblocking someone allows them to send you messages again. If needed, you can also block them again in the future by following these same steps.
We hope this step-by-step guide has been helpful in assisting you with unblocking a contact on WhatsApp Android. Enjoy a hassle-free messaging experience by effectively managing your blocked contacts. Stay connected with WhatsApp!