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Can I call someone who has blocked me on WhatsApp?

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If you've been blocked on WhatsApp, you cannot call that person.

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Can I still see everything except the timestamp if I've been blocked?

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No, it might just mean they have hidden the timestamp, or it is visible only when they are online.

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Can I find out the exact time and date someone blocked me on WhatsApp?

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No, you can only determine if someone has blocked you, but not the specific time or date it happened.

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Can I see the profile picture of someone who blocked me on WhatsApp?

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No, if someone blocks you on WhatsApp, you won't be able to see their profile picture or status.

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Why can I see the "last seen" status but only one check mark on my message?

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No, this usually means your message is delayed due to a poor connection on either your end or the other person's, but it doesn't indicate you have been blocked.

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How can I block someone on WhatsApp?

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Go to your WhatsApp contacts, select the person's name, scroll to the bottom of their profile page, and click "Block this Contact" in red.

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Can I still see someone in my contact list if they have blocked me on WhatsApp?

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Yes, you can still see their name in your contact list, but you won't be able to view their status, profile photo, or last seen timestamp.

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Can I still see a contact's number if they have blocked me on WhatsApp?

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Yes, you can still see the contact's number if it is saved in your phone book.

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How can I unblock myself on WhatsApp?

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You can't unblock yourself manually; the person who blocked you must unblock you.

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What does it mean if my phone is connected to Wi-Fi, but I receive a "try again" message?

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Your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network, but the issue may be with the router's connection to the internet provider, which could be down.

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Can someone read my messages in a group chat but not in a private chat?

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If someone has blocked you on WhatsApp, they can still see your messages in group chats but not in private chats.

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How can I block someone again on WhatsApp after accidentally unblocking them?

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Save the number back into your contacts, and the person will reappear on your WhatsApp. Then, block the contact again before deleting the number.

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Can I see the message in the group sent by the person who blocked me?

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Yes. You can see the messages the person has sent, but you can't interact as an individual if you're blocked.

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Can someone who blocked me still see my profile picture or status updates?

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They will only see your status and profile picture from when they blocked you, but they won't see any updates you make after that point.

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Can I add someone in a group in which a member has been blocked by him/her?

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Yes, as long as you haven't blocked them yourself, in which case you will have to unblock them first.

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If someone blocks me on WhatsApp, will I still be able to see their profile picture?

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No, once you are blocked, their profile picture will change to a generic, no-photo image.

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Can I see if the person is online if they have blocked me?

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No. You can't see any online or last seen status of that person unless and until he/she unblocks you.

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Can someone read my messages, and the two blue ticks not show?

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Yes, two grey ticks show when the recipient disables the 'Read Receipts' feature.

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If I'm blocked can I still see their status?

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Yes but you'll never see an update to it or in some cases you might not see it at all.

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If someone has blocked me, can I still see the "last seen" date and time of when they blocked me?

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No, you can't. When you are blocked, the "last seen" information disappears.

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Can I see the "last seen" time if I am blocked?

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No, once they've blocked you, you won't see their status again until they choose to unblock you.

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If I am blocked, can I still see our previous conversations?

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Yes, you can, unless you delete chat.

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Can someone add me in a group who has blocked me?

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No, because he or she has blocked you so they would likely not see that you there. If they blocked you, they cannot see you.

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Will a person who blocked me on WhatsApp receive the messages I send?

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No, if someone has blocked you, they will not receive any of your messages.

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If someone has blocked me, can I still add them to a group I've created?

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Yes. As long as you haven’t blocked them, you can add them to a group.

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How do I use video chat and also the camera?

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Click the call button and choose video call. Otherwise, there is no way you can call.

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Am I blocked if I can see last seen and two checks, but it never turns blue?

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It means the person has not answered your message as of yet, or they turned off their blue tick.

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If I can not see the last seen but there remains one tick in the check mark, am I blocked by this person?

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Yes, chances are high if it remains one tick for a long time.

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Can I still call someone on WhatsApp if they have blocked me?

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You cannot call them using WhatsApp features, but you may text or call them using your phone if they haven't blocked your number.

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When someone blocks me, will my call still ring on their phone?

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If you call someone who has blocked you, your call will not ring on their phone; it may show as busy or not connect at all.

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