WhatsApp is India’s most used instant messaging app. The app is used by billions of people worldwide. The app allows users to send messages, texts, documents, media files, and more. The app also lets users make calls over internet. It has various functionalities and remains working in the background.
The app allows users to receive messages from their friends and contacts anytime they want and you get a notification for that if your are online. But this can be very annoying if you receive messages frequently. So, the app need a lack of a log-off option.
though you cant logout, there are many ways you can disappear from the app temporarily for a few hours.
One such way is turning off the WhatsApp notifications. You can turn off notification for WhatsApp to prevent the messages from distracting you from important works. Know how you can disable WhatsApp notifications.
How to disable WhatsApp notifications
- First open the smartphone then go to Settings.
- Tap on Notifications
- Scroll down to WhatsApp and click on it.
- Toggle off the green notifications switch next to “Allow Notifications.”
You can also manage notification directly from the Instant messaging app.
How to manage notifications directly within WhatsApp:
- Open WhatsApp app on your device.
- Tap on the three-dot icon at the top left.
- Select Settings option.
- Go to Notifications and turn off all notification sounds.
There is another way that will enable you to prevent the app from running in the background. The way is you can simply force stop the app from running. It will make you appear offline without disconnecting from Wi-Fi or turning off cellular data.
Remember, if you open the app, it will become active again.
How to force stop WhatsApp:
- Open your phone’s settings. and scroll down to Apps.
- Select WhatsApp and tap on Force Stop.
Another method to avoid receiving WhatsApp messages is by turning off mobile data specifically for WhatsApp. This allows you to use other internet-dependent apps without WhatsApp distractions.
