What Does it Mean When WhatsApp Call Says Unavailable, No answer, Declined, Etc.

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List of Various WhatsApp Call Error Messages With Meaning

Now, let’s check these error messages in detail:

1. Unavailable

This error shows up in two situations:

2. Call Declined

The person has intentionally declined your WhatsApp call by pressing the Reject button.

3. Reconnecting

This error shows up when you are on a call, but there is a network issue or less network coverage.

4. No Answer

The No Answer message appears when the other person doesn’t answer the call. They could be ignoring the call, not near the phone, or on another call.

5. Beep

You will hear a beep in two situations:

6. Call Failed/Unable to Initiate Call/Couldn’t Place Call

These error messages usually show up due to network issues. Switch to a Wi-Fi network from mobile data or vice versa. Check other ways tofix the calling errors on WhatsApp.

7. Connecting (Stuck on Connecting)

This error message also shows up if your phone can’t find the required bandwidth to make the call, especially if data saving mode is enabled on your phone or in WhatsApp settings. VPN can also cause the issue. Learn how to get rid ofWhatsApp calls stuck on connecting problem.

8. On Hold

This message will show up if you are on a WhatsApp call with someone and you answer a regular phone call, your WhatsApp call will be put on hold. The other user on WhatsApp call will not see anything.

FAQs

There is no difference as such. I have tried multiple things like being on another call, turning off the internet connection, and other possibilities, but I didn’t find any connection. WhatsApp randomly shows ringing or calling.

If you block someone, you cannot call that person. However, the other person can initiate the call, but you won’t get the call. They will see the Unavailable message at the end of the call.

WhatsApp’s online status will show only if the app is open. If the user opens another app or goes to the home screen while on a WhatsApp call, the status will not show.

Yes, you will be notified about the call. You can accept or reject the call. If you accept the call, the other ongoing call will be put on hold.

No.

When a call is rejected, you will see a Call Declined error message. On the other hand, if a call is unanswered, you will see Unavailable or No Answer messages.

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Last updated on 05 August, 2024

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