This article teaches you how to prevent your contacts from seeing that you are using the Imo.im application; although it is no longer possible to activate the "invisible" function, you can temporarily block a contact to prevent him from sending you a message or understanding your status.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: on Mobile Device
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Step 1. Open the Imo application
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Step 2. Tap the Chat section
You can find it in the upper right corner.
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Step 3. Select the conversation with the person you want to block
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Step 4. Tap the contact name that appears in the upper left corner of the screen
Next to the name there is also an arrow pointing to the left.
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Step 5. Scroll down the screen and select the Lock button
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Step 6. Tap the OK button to confirm
At this point, the person can no longer see when you are using the application.
- When you want to restore the contact, tap the key ☰ located in the lower left corner, select Settings, Contacts blocked then touch Unlock.
- You have to repeat the sequence for all the people you want to block or unblock.
Method 2 of 2: Windows
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Step 1. Open Imo.im application for Windows computer
When you want to block a contact from this platform, you must first remove it; this means that when you put it back in the address book, the person will receive a notification. If you want to temporarily make yourself invisible without the individual knowing, you have to opt for the method described above
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Step 2. Click on the Chat button
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Step 3. Right-click on the conversation you have had with the contact you want to block
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Step 4. Select Remove from Address Book
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Step 5. Click OK to confirm the action
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Step 6. Click on the conversation again
A message should appear at the top of the screen that says "This person is no longer in your address book".
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Step 7. Select Block
Now the person can no longer see that you are online.
- When you want to restore your contacts, click on the menu imo located in the upper left corner of the screen and select Blocked users; click on the button Unlock adjacent to the person's name.
- You have to repeat the process for all the contacts you want to block or unblock.