Does blocking someone turn off iMessage?
Blocking someone affects texts sent to you. It does not affect texts that you send to them. If you send iMessage, it has to “go” to an iPhone. That's what I would have assumed as well- but it's showing that my texts were never delivered.
Does blocking stop iMessage?
Blocking a contact or phone number is the best way to avoid unwanted spam calls and messages. The block feature in iOS prevents incoming calls, SMS, MMS, iMessage, FaceTime, and emails.
Does turning off iMessage allow you to text someone who blocked you?
Use Instant Messaging or Social Media Apps If someone using an Android device blocks your number, you can't contact them via SMS, cellular calls, or RCS messaging. When an iPhone user blocks your number, you can't reach the person via iMessage, FaceTime, cellular calls, and SMS messages.
What happens when you block someone over iMessage?
If you block someone on one device, they're blocked on all Apple devices signed in with the same Apple ID. Important: The person you block won't receive a notification that they've been blocked, and you can still call, message, or email a blocked contact without unblocking them.
Does blocking turn iMessage green?
A green text message on your iPhone isn't a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.
Where do Imessages go when you block someone?
Android phones move all blocked messages into a folder on the phone called “Spam and Blocked.” That means that the phone is still collecting messages from the blocked people; they just aren't notifying you.
Can you send Imessages When you block someone?
Can You Send iMessage to Someone You Blocked? Yes, you can send an iMessage to someone you blocked on your iPhone. But if you want them to receive the iMessage you sent, you will first have to unblock them on the Messages application. They will not receive the message until you unblock them.
How is a blocked number still texting me iPhone?
If the blocked number is still texting you, then it is likely because they are sending text messages through an app like WhatsApp or Viber. In this case, you can go to Settings -> Messages and turn off Allow Messages from Apps. This will stop all messages from apps from coming through to your iPhone.
Can I send text message to someone who blocked me?
If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.
Why would an iMessage turn green?
If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. There are several reasons for this: The person that you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device. iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient's device.
Does blocked iMessage stay blue?
If the iMessage never shows a “Delivered” or “Read” message, and it's still blue, then you may have been blocked – but not always. If the iMessage goes through and shows a “Read” receipt, then you have definitely not been blocked.
What does iMessage look like when someone blocks you?
More to the point, if you're messaging someone via iMessage and your text bubbles suddenly change to green from blue, it's a sign they have blocked your iPhone number. The ‘sent' versus ‘delivered' badge may just be confirmation they've blocked you. Tools to manage your storage, files, photos, and more.
Do texts still send if blocked?
If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.
Do iPhone users know when you block them?
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if you've been blocked by looking at text messages, since texts from iPhones to Androids will send as SMS (green text bubbles) without a ‘Delivered' or ‘Read' status.
How do you know if you're blocked on iMessage?
Check the Bubble Color If you don't see a blue bubble on your end, then it's likely that they've blocked you on iMessage. It's important to note that this doesn't mean they have blocked your number altogether; it just means they have blocked you from sending them messages over iMessage.
Can someone I blocked still message me?
Blocking Someone on Android Messages and Apple iMessage When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.
Will a message be delivered if blocked on iPhone?
A red flag that you've been blocked is when you don't see the delivery status or the read receipt at all. The message you just sent will still be in a blue bubble, but it will have no delivery status below it – not even a “Not Delivered.”
Can you bypass being blocked on iPhone?
It's possible to call someone even if they've blocked your number on their iPhone, because the iOS blocking feature relies on your caller ID being visible… and you can hide that fairly easily. Whether it's advisable, ethical or even legal to do so is another matter.
What happens when you text someone who blocked you on iPhone?
If you have an iPhone and try to send an iMessage to someone who has blocked you, it will remain blue (which means it's still an iMessage). However, the person you've been blocked by will never receive that message.
Can I see if a blocked number tries to call me iPhone?
You will not receive any calls, voicemails, or text messages from that contact. Nor will you receive any notifications when they call or try to message you. There is no area on your iPhone that allows you to view the call history from blocked numbers.
Why is my iMessage sending as a text?
The Recipient Isn't Using iMessage iMessage can only send encrypted messages to other Apple devices. So if the recipient is using an Android device, for example, you'll receive a “sent as text message” confirmation, and the message will appear in a green bubble as opposed to blue.
The green message background indicates the traditional SMS text message. It actually means a message that you have sent to someone else is through SMS message service instead of Apple iMessage. Blue message background means the message is sent via iMessage technology.
Will text say delivered if blocked on iPhone?
A red flag that you've been blocked is when you don't see the delivery status or the read receipt at all. The message you just sent will still be in a blue bubble, but it will have no delivery status below it – not even a “Not Delivered.”
Do text messages go through if you are blocked on iPhone?
If you have an iPhone and try to send an iMessage to someone who has blocked you, it will remain blue (which means it's still an iMessage). However, the person you've been blocked by will never receive that message.
Does green text mean blocked?
The bubble color isn't a perfect indicator that you've been blocked. Green conversation bubbles can also mean the person's phone is turned off, offline, or switched to Android.
Why am I still getting messages from someone I blocked?
Android phones move all blocked messages into a folder on the phone called “Spam and Blocked.” That means that the phone is still collecting messages from the blocked people; they just aren't notifying you.