
If someone blocks you, will they get your text messages sent to them? The answer is no, they won't receive your messages. Blocking someone on your phone or messaging app prevents them from seeing or receiving any new messages from you.
The blocked person will not receive any further messages, including texts, photos, or videos. This is because blocking someone essentially cuts off all communication between the two parties.
In most cases, the blocked person won't even know you've tried to contact them unless they have a friend or family member who's not blocked by them.
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Blocking Basics
If someone blocks you, they won't receive your text messages. However, the blocking won't necessarily prevent you from sending messages to their number. In most cases, your texting app won't show any special notifications, and the message will look like it went through.
If you text someone who blocked you, you won't see "Delivered" below the message. This is a subtle clue that the person has blocked you.
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Blocking a number doesn't stop the blocked person from sending you a message, but it does prevent the message from being delivered to your SMS inbox. The message will appear as though it was sent, but you won't receive it.
If both you and the blocked contact have iMessage, the chat bubble for their message may turn green instead of blue, indicating that they have been blocked. This is a dead giveaway that the person has blocked you.
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Blocked Number Texting
If someone blocks your number, they won't receive your text messages. However, if your texting app usually shows "Delivered" below the messages you send, you won't see "Delivered" when you text a number that blocked you.
Blocked numbers can still send text messages, but they won't be delivered to your SMS inbox. They might appear as though the message was sent, but you won't receive it.
Some messaging apps, like Viber, WhatsApp, and Telegram, operate independently of the carrier's network and can bypass blocking restrictions. If a blocked contact uses one of these apps to message you, their messages may still reach you.
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If you suspect that a contact has blocked your number, look for indicators like iMessages not being marked as delivered or calls being redirected to voicemail without ringing on the recipient's end.
You can block text messages on your iPhone from any number you don't want sending you messages. To do this, start the Messages app, tap the name or number at the top of the conversation, and tap Info, then Block this Caller.
Here's a summary of what happens when you block a contact on your iPhone:
Keep in mind that unblocking a contact doesn't automatically deliver any missed messages or voicemails that were sent while the contact was blocked.
Texting and Blocking
Texting and blocking can be a bit confusing, but it's actually quite straightforward. If someone blocks your number, you won't see any special notifications on your end, and the message will look like it went through, but the person won't receive it.
The only indication that something might be off is if your texting app usually shows "Delivered" below your messages, but it doesn't show up when you text a number that blocked you.
It's worth noting that blocking a number only prevents the person from contacting you, but it doesn't prevent you from sending them messages or calling them. However, if you blocked someone, you won't receive their replies unless you unblock them.
Here's a quick summary of what happens when you block or get blocked:
If you suspect someone has blocked your number, look out for signs like iMessages not being marked as delivered or calls being redirected to voicemail.
Blocking and Messaging
Blocking a number on your phone only prevents that person from contacting you, but it doesn't stop them from sending you text messages. However, you won't receive their replies unless you unblock them.
If you try to text a number you blocked, the text will still go through, but it won't be delivered to your SMS inbox. Instead, it will appear as though the message was sent, but you won't receive it.
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Blocking a number essentially creates a barrier between your number and the blocked contact, preventing them from reaching you through calls or messages via the carrier's network. However, it doesn't completely cut off communication from the blocked number.
If you suspect that a contact has blocked your number, you can look out for a few indicators. On an iPhone, if someone blocks your number, the iMessages you send will not be marked as delivered, even if they were sent hours earlier.
Calls made to a blocked number will be redirected to voicemail without ringing on the recipient's end. These signs suggest that your number has been blocked.
Here are the reasons why messages may not be delivered:
- The recipient has blocked your number
- The message is a promotional SMS from a business
- The recipient has been blocked by you
Note: If you unblock a contact, they will regain the ability to communicate with you through text messages and calls, but any missed messages or voicemails sent while they were blocked won't be automatically delivered.
Text vs Chat
Text messaging apps like SMS are limited because they evolved from cell networks, whereas chat apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram were built from scratch with a clear plan.
These chat apps have the advantage of offering more features and a better experience than factory-installed SMS messaging apps.
You may use your cell company's data network for messaging, but the messaging is actually controlled by the servers owned by the chat app.
Third-party chat apps like Telegram often offer more features and a better experience than SMS messaging apps.
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iPhone Message Blocking
If someone blocks you on iPhone, they won't receive your text messages. You can technically still send a text message to a blocked number, but it won't be delivered to their SMS inbox.
When you block a contact on your iPhone, messages from that person or number aren't delivered. The person sending the message doesn't know that their message was blocked.
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To block a contact on your iPhone, start the Messages app, tap the name or number at the top of the conversation, and then tap Info, scroll down, and tap Block this Caller.
Here's how to manage your list of blocked contacts:
- Start the Settings app and tap Messages.
- Tap Blocked Contacts then do any of the following:
+ Check the list of blocked contacts.
+ Tap Edit to add or remove contacts from the list.
+ Tap Unblock this Caller to remove a contact from the list.
If you've done it right, the contact will now have the words "Unblock this Caller" at the bottom of the screen, and your phone will prevent any calls or texts from coming through.
Message Delivery
If someone blocks you, will they get your text messages? It depends on the type of messaging service you're using.
Blocking a number doesn't necessarily mean the blocked person can't send you a text message. They can still send a text, but it won't be delivered to your SMS inbox.
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If you're texting someone who has blocked your number on iPhone, your messages will still look like they've been sent, but the recipient won't receive any of them. They can't respond because your messages go nowhere.
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