WhatsApp: how to stop receiving messages from someone (without blocking)

The most effective way to stop receiving messages from a specific person on WhatsApp is, without a doubt, to block that contact. However, it's understandable that you don't want to do this and, as you live with this person every day, you end up having to explain.

Fortunately, there are other ways to reduce interruptions and avoid viewing messages or calls, such as muting conversations, disabling notifications or even limiting the operation of WhatsApp itself.

The TechTudo website has put together some measures that can help you avoid unwanted contacts from people who, if it weren't for your daily contact, you would have no problem blocking.

How to stop receiving messages on WhatsApp without blocking

Mute conversations

On the WhatsApp home screen, tap and hold the conversation you want to mute;

Tap the bell icon at the top of the screen;

Choose between mute for 8 hours, 1 week or Always;

Confirm the change.

Mute groups

On the WhatsApp home screen, tap and hold the group you want to mute;

Choose between 8 hours, 1 week or Always;

Silence calls from unknown numbers

On the WhatsApp home screen, tap the three dots icon in the top right corner;

Access Settings;

Enter Privacy;

Tap Calls;

Enable the Silence unknown numbers option.

Disable notifications (Android)

Access the cell phone Settings;

Tap Notifications;

Go to Application Notifications;

Locate WhatsApp;

Turn off notifications.

Turn off notifications (iPhone)

Access iPhone Settings;

Turn off Allow Notifications.

Prevent WhatsApp from running in the background (Android)

Enter Applications;

Tap Battery usage by apps;

Disable the Allow background use option.

Prevent WhatsApp from running in the background (iPhone)

Enter General;

Tap Background Update;

Disable this option.

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