WhatsApp offers several tools to ensure user privacy, and one of the most effective is the function of blocking of contacts. When a contact is blocked, all the interactions with the user who activated the block are interrupted, preventing you from sending messages, calling or viewing the status of the profile. Although there is no direct notice, the user who is blocked will notice when he tries to communicate with the person who blocked him. However, there are methods to circumvent this block and be able to restore contact, even if indirectly.
Functioning of the block
When a contact is blocked, the user who activated the block prevents any type of communication. It is no longer possible to send messages, make calls or see the profile image or the state of the user who has decided to block. Although a notification is not sent, the blocked person will notice the restrictions when he tries to interact with contact. Despite this, there are some methods to try to communicate, albeit indirectly.
Mode for communicating
One of the most effective solutions to be able to interact with stuck contact is to create a WhatsApp group. The platform does not prevent a blocked contact from participating in a group, even if the person who blocked him is present. You can ask someone to create a group that includes both contacts and, subsequently, the group can be used to communicate. For greater discretion, those who created the group can remove themselves, leaving only the two contacts for a private conversation.
Other methods to get around the block
If the group’s option is not practicable or does not give the desired results, there are other solutions. One possibility is to call the person directly, if he has not also blocked the telephone number. Vocal calls can be useful for clarifying any misunderstandings. Another alternative is to use alternative messaging platforms, such as Telegram, iMessage or Instagram, if the user has not blocked contact on these applications. In this case, it will be possible to interact freely, without the interference of the block on WhatsApp.
Respect for privacy
Although there are methods to bypass the blockade, it is essential to remember that each person has the right to protect their privacy.
The block is never activated for no reason, and insisting in an attempt to get in touch with a person who has chosen to block another user can be intrusive and counterproductive. It is important to respect the other’s will, reflecting whether the communication is truly necessary and without forcing the conversation, to avoid further compromising the relationship.