Will SMS be delivered if blocked on iPhone?


SMS is a cellular carrier technology where Apple controls iMessage. If a person blocks you on iMessage, then they won't get any of your texts at all.

Will SMS be delivered 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.

How do you know if someone blocked you on iPhone SMS?

A green chat bubble indicates you're sending a regular text via SMS or MMS standards. This color is common when communicating with non-Apple users or after enabling text message fallback on your device. A green bubble could also indicate that someone blocked you, especially when the bubbles have always been blue.

How do you know if SMS is blocked?

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.

What happens when you block someone on SMS?

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.

How do you know if a SMS was delivered?

For Android devices – Go to the Messages app and look for the checkmark icon beside the message. It indicates that your message has been sent and received by its recipient. SMS Marketing platforms – If you use a third-party application for SMS marketing, there will be an option to check the status of each sent message.

What happens when you block a number on iPhone and they text you?

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.

Can I tell if my texts are blocked?

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 do you know if a SMS was delivered?

For Android devices – Go to the Messages app and look for the checkmark icon beside the message. It indicates that your message has been sent and received by its recipient. SMS Marketing platforms – If you use a third-party application for SMS marketing, there will be an option to check the status of each sent message.

Why is my SMS sent but not delivered?

You entered an invalid or wrong number. You're texting a non-text-enabled landline or phone number extension. Your message was sent but not delivered. A carrier flagged your text message as spam.

Do SMS texts always get delivered?

Usually, SMS messages are sent directly to a specific phone number. However, this isn't always the case. The SMS message may be sent to a network provider that won't allow the message to be delivered. If there is no automatic rerouting, the message can fail to deliver.

Why does my SMS message say sent but not delivered?

There are many reasons why aren't your message sending including your phone number is blocked or the DND list. Your text message is flagged as spam or contains illegal content or send to the wrong number or landline.

Where do texts from blocked numbers go iPhone?

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.

What happens when you block a number and they send you a text?

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.

Why is my SMS sent but not delivered?

You entered an invalid or wrong number. You're texting a non-text-enabled landline or phone number extension. Your message was sent but not delivered. A carrier flagged your text message as spam.

Do SMS texts always get delivered?

Usually, SMS messages are sent directly to a specific phone number. However, this isn't always the case. The SMS message may be sent to a network provider that won't allow the message to be delivered. If there is no automatic rerouting, the message can fail to deliver.

Why does my SMS message say sent but not delivered?

There are many reasons why aren't your message sending including your phone number is blocked or the DND list. Your text message is flagged as spam or contains illegal content or send to the wrong number or landline.

What does SMS not delivered mean?

There are a number of reasons why an SMS message might not get delivered, but some of the most common are: the recipient opted out of messages. the recipient blocked your phone number, the message contained illegal content. there were network problems with the recipient's carrier.

Why does my iPhone say text not delivered but it was?

So, what does it mean when iMessage doesn't say Delivered? If an iMessage doesn't say Delivered, the recipient might have simply turned their phone off. Your message will arrive when they turn on their device again.

How do you know if you are blocked?

One way to test this situation is to leave a voicemail and wait. If you've been blocked, the recipient will not receive a notification and won't be able to respond. If you don't receive a returned call or text message within a few days, there's a good chance you may be blocked.

Am I blocked if my text doesn't say delivered?

If your message was sent successfully, you'll see the words “Delivered” or “Read” (if they have Read Receipts on) below the last iMessage that you sent them. If you don't see these words, it means they either didn't get your message, don't have adequate service to receive messages, or might have blocked you.

What does it mean when a text message just says sent?

SENT = Message has been submitted to the cellular network or carrier for delivery. “Sent” gives the impression of smooth sailing but the journey of your SMS message to your customer's device has just begun.

Why do some text messages show delivered and some do not?

It does NOT mean the recipient has opened it, merely that it was delivered. If you are sending to device on another carrier, you won't see “delivered” since it's another network, and Verizon can't see if it was successfully delivered to the device.

What is the difference between sent and delivered text messages?

Sent: The mobile device has sent the SMS to the SMSC (Short message service center). And the SMSC has confirmed it has received the SMS. Delivered: The mobile device has received a SMS-DELIVER (Delivery Notification). Although delivered is a relative term in the SMS world.

Do blocked messages get delivered when unblocked?

Blocked messages will not come through when unblocked. While someone is blocked, any sent text messages will be blocked by Messages. You won't be able to retrieve them.

Why does my iPhone say text not delivered but it was?

So, what does it mean when iMessage doesn't say Delivered? If an iMessage doesn't say Delivered, the recipient might have simply turned their phone off. Your message will arrive when they turn on their device again.