WhatsApp has implemented a new feature in its messaging service that provides greater privacy to its users by preventing harassment from strangers through calls. This feature allows you to mute incoming calls from numbers that are not stored in the contact list. Here’s how to use it.
Update your app and access privacy settings
To take advantage of this feature, first make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your device. Once updated, follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp app on your phone.
- Go to the settings section, which is usually represented by a three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Find and select the “Settings” option from the drop-down menu.
Turn on muting calls from unknown numbers
Within the privacy settings, you’ll find a variety of options to customize your WhatsApp experience. In this case, we will focus on the function of silencing calls from unknown numbers. Follow these steps:
- Scroll down the list of settings options and find the “Calls” section.
- Click on the “Calls” option to access settings related to incoming calls.
- Within this section, you will find a switch or slider button to activate or deactivate the function of silencing calls from unknown numbers.
- Toggle the corresponding switch to enable this privacy feature.
Additional Benefits and Details
Once this feature is activated, calls from unknown numbers will be automatically silenced, thus preventing your phone from ringing and interrupting you at inopportune times. However, it is important to note the following:
Muted calls will still appear in the calls tab and you’ll receive notifications about them, letting you know you’ve received a call from a number not registered in your contact list.
This feature is also available in Google’s calling app for Android devices, proving its usefulness in protecting your privacy.
If you’re using an iOS device, you can choose to route calls from unknown numbers directly to voicemail and log them to the recent call list. This option is located in the settings section of the phone, within the “Mute strangers” option.
Enjoy greater peace of mind and avoid harassment from strangers thanks to this useful WhatsApp privacy feature!
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