Surely you checked the list of conversations in WhatsApp and you noticed that there was a chat with a green dot on the right side, to be specific under the time of the last message, as you remember, that dot appears when you receive a new notification, however, this is different because it counts with a number inside, which represents the number of messages you have received, so what does that empty green dot mean in the chats? It is something that Depor will explain to you immediately. Take note.
It is not a mistake of WhatsApp, in fact it is quite common for this green dot to appear, especially in older chats, the ones that are practically located at the end of your list of conversations. Besides, it will help you remember to reply to the messages you read and left unchecked.
What does the green dot mean in WhatsApp chats?
- Basically, it is a tool that WhatsApp had developed a long time ago and that you suddenly activated it by chance or do not remember doing so.
- We are referring to the “Mark as unread” function.
- This option is used when someone sends you a message, you open the chat but want to read the content later. In short it is a reminder.
- For this reason a green dot appears next to your conversations.
- How is it removed? simple, reading or opening that chat.
- To activate the green dot, verify that WhatsApp has no pending updates.
- Now, open the application and press for a few seconds on a chat. Several options will be displayed at the top.
- Touch the three dots icon and choose the “Mark as unread” section.
This happens with your WhatsApp account if you remove the SIM card from your cell phone
- Remember that WhatsApp It is an application that works with internet connection.
- It is true that WhatsApp asks you for a cell phone number to create an account, but if you receive a phone call you will not respond through the application.
- It only asks you for the number to verify that it belongs to you, it is a very important security filter, how does it know this? Because the app sends you a “verification code” via SMS text message, this is required for you to create an account.
- After this, the app will never use your number again, unless you change your smartphone.
- If you remove the SIM card you will be able to chat normally, as long as you have internet access, however, if you use the mobile data of your contracted plan, then when you remove the chip you will no longer be able to chat, make or receive calls and video calls .
- Nor will it allow you to link your account in the WhatsApp Web or Desktop versions, and if they were open they will close automatically because they depend on the mobile (something that will change soon with the “Multi-device” mode).
- It is recommended not to remove the chip or block it if you lose it, since this way cybercriminals would have access to all your account information.