What do people see when they text you and they are blocked?
They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.If you text someone who blocked you, you won't see an alert that you've been blocked, but they won't get your text. If you usually see “Delivered” when you text them but don't see it now, or their message bubbles are suddenly green instead of blue, you may be blocked.
When you block someone, what do they see when they text you?
A blocked person can't reach you via text. Technically, they can still send an SMS message to your phone number, and they'll see the regular delivery status at their end, just like with any other texts they send. But you won't receive the message in your phone's SMS inbox, essentially blocking the contact at your end.
What shows up when you text a blocked number?
If you send a message as a regular SMS in the green text bubble and you do not get a “Delivered” notification but instead get a notification similar to “Message not Delivered” or no message at all, that means you were probably blocked.
How to tell if someone blocked your texts?
Underneath each message you send, there should be a small bar of grey text that says “Delivered” if your message went through, or “Read” if the recipient has read receipts turned on. If your past few messages have no status beneath them, it's possible they've been blocked.
What do texts look like after being blocked?
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.”
What does blocked text sender see?
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.
What happens if I text 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.
How do I know if someone blocked my text me number?
Your text messages to them continually remain undelivered or show just a single tick/delivered status but don't get the second tick for read. You receive an automated reply saying “User Unavailable” or something similar when trying to call them. This is a definite sign of being blocked.
How do you know if a blocked number has tried to text you?
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. This can be a lifesaver in needing those blocked messages for various reasons after the fact.
What happens to texts that are blocked?
If they blocked your phone number on the phone – your texts won't get through. If they blocked you only on social media or apps like WhatsApp, but not on the phone – your texts will get through. I have an Android phone.
Do blocked messages get delivered when unblocked?
Blocked messages will not come through when unblocked. You won't be able to retrieve them. If you decide to unblock the person, you will receive the texts normally. However, if the blocked person calls and leaves you a voicemail, you can check it. It can be found in the Blocked Messages section of the Phone app.
How do I know my number is blocked?
If you hear only one ring or no ring at all before your call goes to voicemail, this is a good indication you're blocked. In this case, the person has used the number blocking feature on their phone. If you call once a day for a few days and get the same result each time, that is strong evidence your number is blocked.
When someone unblocks you, can they see your messages?
The person who has blocked you will never see messages or calls from you. If a person unblocks you, messages are not resent. They will never see information that you sent while they had you blocked.
Can they see my text if I'm blocked?
If a person blocks you on iMessage, then they won't get any of your texts at all.
Do messages delete when blocked?
No, blocking does not delete messages. You won't be able to view those saved messages after blocking them, since they'll be removed from your chat and friends list.
Can you see if a blocked number has tried to text you?
For Android phones, this is how you can retrieve blocked messages. Open the Messages app, and click the three dots on the top right corner of the screen. From that drop-down menu, choose “Settings.” From there, tap on “Block numbers and messages.” From there, go to “Blocked messages.”
How is someone still texting me when I blocked them?
Blocked text messages disappear When someone that you've blocked texts you, their texts go nowhere. They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.
Do blocked messages get delivered when unblocked?
Blocked messages will not come through when unblocked. You won't be able to retrieve them. If you decide to unblock the person, you will receive the texts normally. However, if the blocked person calls and leaves you a voicemail, you can check it. It can be found in the Blocked Messages section of the Phone app.
What message shows when someone blocks you?
You'll get a message that says, “Cannot reach this person right now.” If this happens, it means that person has blocked you. If you're blocked, there's no way to unblock yourself. The only thing you can do is wait until the person who blocked you decides to unblock you.
Do text messages get delivered if blocked?
No. Recipient Will not get texts from you. The process might seem confusing because your phone might say it's sending a message as an SMS. However, if the phone number is blocked, the message will not reach its intended destination.
Do senders know they are blocked?
Unfortunately, there is no simple way to determine if a user has blocked your email.
What message do you receive when blocked?
If you make a call and receive an automated message along the lines of “the customer is unavailable,” that person's wireless carrier may have blocked you. The messages can vary, but the result is the same. Your call won't go through. Again, a blocked number isn't the only reason for a message like this.
Can I send a text to someone I blocked?
Yes. Blocking only prevents the other person from sending you a text message, or calling you. It does not prevent you from contacting them.
What does the phone say if someone has blocked you?
One other thing to keep an ear out for: a prerecorded message that says the number is “unavailable.” The exact message will vary depending on the recipient's wireless carrier, but if a number is unavailable — especially if other phones can reach it — your number is almost certainly blocked.
How can I tell if I've been blocked?
If your call goes to voicemail after several rings or if they answer, you've likely been blocked. This method isn't foolproof, though. If the person you're calling has silenced unknown callers, they won't see your text or hear your call. Want to block someone from texting you?
How to reach someone who blocked you?
Dial *67. This code will block your number so that your call shows up as an “Unknown” or “Private” number. Enter the code before the number that you're dialing, like so: *67-408-221-XXXX. This may work on cell phones and home phones, but it won't necessarily work on businesses.