Why do I get random messages?

Usually, these random messages are the product of a misdialed number or a lag in cell service, and other times, it's spam from mailing lists and bots that floods your inbox with junk. Click or tap here to learn how to block spam texts on Android. There's nothing wrong with your phone.

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Correspondingly, would a person get to know that i have seen his status after muting it in whatsapp?

Will the muted person be able to see your last seen, status, and profile picture? Muting someone doesn't affect the way they see you on WhatsApp. What does the bell mean on messenger? "Notification" (the bell) allows you to turn notifications on and off for that contact. If you have notifications off, you will see the little bell with a line through it on the summary page where all your conversations are.

Correspondingly, can you see if someone is online if they mute you on whatsapp?

Mute vs. They cannot reach you via voice or video calls, either. That's because, just like turning off your TV, you've shut down all points of direct communication with the person. In addition, they can't view your status updates, profile picture, and online information (online status and last seen).