There are a few reasons why people want to be seen offline on WhatsApp. One of the most common reasons is to avoid miscommunication. When someone sent you a message and he noticed that you read it, he would expect an answer immediately. However, you may not have time to type in a long sentence and choose to ignore it, which can lead to misunderstanding. It is also the main reason why users search for information about auto responder because this type of software can help answers every incoming message automatically. Here’s how to appear offline on WhatsApp.
1. Disable the internet connection
This can cause a problem if you need the internet all day, every day. However, it’s still the easiest way to appear online on WhatsApp. Just go to Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Data Connection, and then set it to OFF. Depending on the Android Version installed on your phone, it probably follows different steps, but all options for enabling or disabling the internet are located in the ‘Settings’ menu.
2. Force stop
As with many other messenger apps, WhatsApp runs in the background. Whenever there is a new message coming in, it will give you a notification. It checks for messages regularly, which means if you stay connected to the internet, you’ll appear online especially if you like to get into the app. This method works by stopping the app by force. It may sound like a bad idea, but it’s not. Try it if you wonder how it affects your online status. Go to Settings > Apps or Application Manager > scroll down and find WhatsApp. Next you’ll see a description page. There are several buttons, including Uninstall and Force Stop. Just tap on the latter and you’re done.
3. Third party apps
There are third party apps developed for this purpose, one of which is GBWhatsApp. But, install it at your own risk because such apps possibly violate WhatsApp’s privacy concerns. It could work, but not really recommended. We still consider the previous methods to be much safer. They pose no risk of account termination. That’s how to appear offline on WhatsApp.
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