Are you tired of receiving unknown callers, which are usually spam calls on WhatsApp? There’s a tool that allows you to automatically reject them without having to battle them through fire and water, from the lowest dungeon to the highest peak.
The “Silence Unknown Callers” update for Meta’s messaging app allows users to do just that. QUIET THEM. Calls from unknown callers will not ring your phone, but will appear in your list of calls in case it is someone you want to hear from.
According to a WhatsApp blog post, “Silence Unknown Callers is designed to give you more privacy and control over your incoming calls It helps to automatically screen out spam, scams, and calls from unknown people for increased protection.”
How to silence unknown callers on WhatsApp
- Smartphone
- WhatsApp app (updated)
Step 1: Go to “Settings” in WhatsApp.
Navigate to the Settings tab in the app’s bottom right corner.
Step 2: Navigate to the “Privacy” section.
You’ll find it under “Account” about halfway down the screen.
Step 3: Launch “Calls”
This can be found in the “Live Location” section.
Step 4: Turn “Silence Unknown Callers” on.
Calls from unknown numbers will be silenced and displayed in the Calls tab, which is the second from the left in the WhatsApp menu at the bottom of the app.