Where do iMessages go when blocked?


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.

Where do blocked Imessages go?

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.

What do Imessages look like when blocked?

Check the Bubble Color For example, if you send me a message and I receive it with a green bubble, this means that the message was sent through SMS rather than iMessage. If you don't see a blue bubble on your end, then it's likely that they've blocked you on iMessage.

Do iMessage messages disappear when blocked?

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 iMessages disappear when you block someone?

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.

Do blocked messages still go through on iPhone?

When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked. When you block an email address from Mail, it goes to the trash folder.

How do I see blocked messages?

Go to the Settings. Select the Block messages checkbox. Tap on the Block-list, then enter the phone number. Next, tap on the Plus sign, then on the back arrow icon.

Do blocked Imessages turn 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.

Do blocked Imessages go through when unblocked?

Because messages from blocked contacts are not stored on your device, you will not receive them even if you unblock that person.

Can I see text messages from someone I blocked?

Once blocked, the caller can't leave any kind of message on your iPhone, whether it's an iMessage or SMS. That means you can't see any messages that have already been blocked, but you can unblock that person and start receiving messages again in the future, with just a few clicks.

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.

Can you tell if someone blocked your texts?

There's no clear way to use your phone to determine if someone blocked you. You'll see signs, such as undelivered messages and straight-to-voicemail phone calls. The only way to ensure someone blocked you is to find out from the recipient. Either ask them yourself or talk to a mutual friend.

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.

What happens to blocked texts?

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 blocked messages get delivered when unblocked?

The ones sent when they are blocked are gone. If you unblock them, you will receive the first time they send something once they are unblocked.

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.

How to know if someone blocked you on imessages without texting them?

Method 2 – Check the iMessage Delivery Status Was there a Delivered or Read status under your sent iMessage before, and now it's gone? That can mean the person you're texting has blocked you on iMessage. However, it could also mean that they've turned off the “Send Read Receipts” option.

What happens when someone blocks you on an iPhone?

As soon as you block someone on iPhone, they lose the ability to text or call you. Except the blocking happens at the level of your device. So the person who was blocked won't know they're blocked when they try to call you. On their end, they'll hear the phone ring a few times.

Why is iMessage green and not blue?

If you have an iPhone and you use the Messages app to contact an Android, BlackBerry or Windows Phone user, iOS recognizes there's no iMessage at the other end and switches (downshifts?) into SMS mode. Your indication that has happened? Green word bubbles instead of blue.

How do I know if I'm blocked on iPhone?

Contact the person via iMessage or FaceTime. If texts in the Messages app have a green bubble or you see a “Not Delivered” error message, that could indicate that the recipient has blocked you. If FaceTime (and cellular) calls drop or go to voicemail drop after one ring, you've likely been blocked.

Do blocked Imessages turn 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.

How long does a block on iPhone last?

They only stay blocked as long as they are in your contacts and blocked list. Blocking in iOS is just a blacklisting of flagged contacts on your device. If you delete the number from the blocked calls listing, you eliminate the block. They only stay blocked as long as they are in your contacts and blocked list.

What does it mean when your iMessage says sent as text message?

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.

Why is my iMessage green to only one person?

Your Message Was Sent Via SMS Texts sent using iMessage will show up as blue, and those that are sent via regular SMS will be shown as green. What is this? For example, anybody that is using an Android phone will have to receive messages as SMS, meaning iMessage can't be used for them.

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.