What Happens to Blocked Contacts in WhatsApp When I Change My Phone?
If you have ever blocked a contact on WhatsApp, you may be wondering what will happen if you change your phone. The good news is, blocked contacts on WhatsApp remain blocked, even when you switch phones. Here is what you need to know about this topic.
Carrying Over Blocked Contacts
- Backing up data: If you are changing phones and want to keep your blocked contacts blocked, you need to back up your data. This will carry over your Whatsapp contacts and settings, including your blocked contacts.
- Different phone models: Some phone models may not be compatible with WhatsApp. If this is the case, alternate steps must be taken. Your best bet to ensure that your blocked contacts remain blocked is to back your phone’s data up manually.
- Manual backup: To manually back your data up, you will need a computer and a USB cable. Once you have backed your data up, you can then transfer it to the new phone. This will keep your blocked contacts blocked.
Clearing the Data of Blocked Contacts
If you change phones and do not back up your data, you may need to re-block contacts that you previously blocked. This can be time consuming, but it is the most effective way to ensure that a person who was previously blocked is indeed blocked.
FAQs
- Do Blocked Contacts Show in My Contact List? – No. Blocked contacts will not appear in your contact list. The only way that a blocked contact will show in your contact list is if you choose to unblock them.
- What is the Difference Between Blocking and Deleting a Contact? – Blocking a contact will prevent that person from contacting you or seeing your profile information. Deleting a contact will remove the contact from your contact list, but they will still be able to see your profile information.
- Can Blocked Contacts See My Profile Picture? – No. Blocked contacts will not be able to see your profile picture, even if they search for your profile.
To conclude, your blocked contacts will remain blocked, even when you change phones. The most effective way to ensure this is to back up your data before switching phones. This will keep your blocked contacts blocked, and you won’t have to worry about them being able to access your profile information.
3. Can blocked contacts be imported from a previous backup?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to import blocked contacts from a previous backup. The only way to regain access to those contacts is to manually unblock them before the backup.
5. Can blocked contacts still see my profile picture after a phone change?
Yes, they can still see your profile picture even after a phone change. Your profile picture is stored in the cloud and can be viewed by anyone with access to your account.
2. Are blocked contacts automatically unblocked when syncing to a new phone?
No, blocked contacts are not automatically unblocked when syncing to a new phone. You will need to manually unblock the contacts in order for them to be visible on the new device.
1. What procedure should be followed to unblock contacts after changing phones?
The first step is to backup all of your contacts to your computer or a cloud storage service. Once the backup is complete, you will need to transfer the contacts to your new device. Depending on the type of device, this can be done in various ways. For Apple iPhones, you can use iCloud or the iTunes app to transfer the contacts. For Android phones, you can use Gmail or other methods such as Bluetooth.
Once the contacts are transferred, you may need to unblock any contacts you blocked on your old device. On Apple iPhones, you can go to the Settings app and tap ‘Phone’. Then, you can select ‘Blocked’ and unblock any contacts you had previously blocked. For Android phones, you can go to the Contacts app, tap ‘Settings’, and then tap ‘Manage blocked contacts’. You can unblock contacts from here.
