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Blocked numbers on WhatsApp/Viber

  • 29-06-2015 7:34pm
    #1
    Acacia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭


    Apologies if this is not the right forum, wasn't sure where to post, also apologies if this is a stupid question!

    Was just wondering when you block a number from calling/texting you can they still contact you on apps like Viber and Whatsapp?

    Do you have to block them separately on these apps, or once they know your number can they continue to contact you via these apps?

    Any help would be great!


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  • #2
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,033 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    Don't use viber. But you can definitely block them contacting you on whatsapp. Just select the contact and go into settings and the option should be there.


  • #3
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,583 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    In what way have you blocked someone from calling / texting you?

    Asked you service provider, or done something with the phone's menu?


  • #4
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    https://support.viber.com/customer/portal/articles/1407764-managing-your-block-list


    https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/21080506


  • #5
    Acacia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭Acacia


    marcbrophy wrote: »
    In what way have you blocked someone from calling / texting you?

    Asked you service provider, or done something with the phone's menu?

    I havent actually done it yet, I think I have to contact my provider. I think the call/text thing should be fairly straight forward, it was just the apps I was confused about. :)

    Thanks for your help, guys!


  • #6
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,033 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    Can a service provider block someone from ringing you?


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  • #7
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Slippin Jimmy wrote: »
    Can a service provider block someone from ringing you?

    Yes. But its normally reserved for severe harassment AFAIK.


  • #8
    jimmynokia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    Slippin Jimmy wrote: »
    Can a service provider block someone from ringing you?

    Yes Meteor for example do it,you just ask them on their forum and they will do it.


  • #9
    laraghrider
    Closed Accounts Posts: 663 ✭✭✭laraghrider


    If you're looking for your provider to do it you will need a communication and directive from the Gardai and they only give these out as a result of you issuing a harassment case. Viber and Whatsapp allow you to block people however that doesn't stop people calling or texting direct to your phone as they are completely separate services. Likewise if you block someone in the settings of your phone this will not block them from contacting you on viber or whatsapp.


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