
For years, users have relied on signs such as missing profile pics, unanswered calls, or messages that remain stuck on a single check mark to figure out whether they have been blocked.
However, these indicators are not always reliable as changes to privacy settings, switching devices, or other account-related issues can produce similar results.
The purported workaround could allow users to check if they have been blocked without notifying the other user. Unlike sending a message or making a call, this option could help avoid involvement of the other contact.
(This article has been curated by Shivani P Menon, who is an intern with The Indian Express)