I blocked a number and they still call

There are a couple of clues that can help you figure it out.

In today’s technology-flooded world, it can be easier than ever to communicate with people. But it can also make it easy to stop someone from communicating with you, with the push of a button or two. And if you text someone and continue to get no response, you may wonder if this has happened to you. Can you tell if someone blocked your texts? Get a look at how to know if someone blocked you on Facebook, too.

Can you know for sure?

We should start by saying that there’s no definitive way to determine that you’ve been blocked; for instance, you’re not going to get a notification or see an indicator in that person’s contact info. That would infringe on the privacy of the other user. But little clues like the lack of the “Delivered” message (on iPhones), as well as what you hear when you call the person, can help you determine if they’ve blocked you. Indeed, finding out if someone blocked your phone number is far easier if you have an iPhone, and if the person you’re texting does as well.

How to know if someone blocked your number on iPhone

There are a couple of methods for how to tell if someone blocked your number. Justin Lavelle, Chief Communications Officer with Been Verified, breaks down how to know if someone blocked your number if you have an iPhone.

Take a look at your texting app, which will most likely be iMessage. “Most likely, when you send a message, you will get a ‘delivered’ confirmation when the message has been delivered,” he told Reader’s Digest. When you look at your messages with the person you think blocked you, look for that confirmation. “The last message that you know was received and responded to…should have a ‘delivered’ status,” Lavelle explains. If, under the messages you’ve sent after that, you don’t see that “delivered” notification, that could mean that person has blocked you.

Another method for how to know if someone blocked your number involves giving that person a call. “If you call a specific number and it immediately goes to voicemail, or you get a strange message such as ‘temporarily out of service’ or ‘the person is not taking calls,’ this may mean your number has been blocked,” Lavelle says. Maybe you did one of the things you shouldn’t be doing over text.

How to know if someone blocked your number on Android

Things are even less clear if you or the person you’re texting has an Android phone. Android phones don’t have that “delivered” message on texting, and even an iPhone user won’t see the “delivered” notification while texting an Android user. So how to tell if someone blocked your number from texts with an Android phone?

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. “The simplest way to tell if you have been blocked by an Android user is to call,” Lavelle says. Just like with an iPhone, listen for it to be diverted to voicemail or play you a pre-recorded message. Of course, this doesn’t automatically mean that person has blocked your phone number; your call may be diverted to voicemail for other reasons. But if it happens repeatedly, and you’re getting radio silence from both calls and texts, you should consider that you’ve been blocked. Whether you’re worried about being blocked or not, you should avoid these annoying texting habits that we’re all guilty of.

Source:

• Justin Lavelle, Chief Communications Officer with BeenVerified.com

Not all calls are meant to be entertained. I can imagine the negative thoughts that you might have when you receive a call from a person who annoys you. Thankfully, you can block numbers on both Android and iPhone. But what happens by blocking a number and will the other person know? Find the answer here. Let’s get started.

• What Happens to Calls When You Block Someone
• What Happens to Messages After Blocking a Number
• What Other Apps Are Affected
• What Happens When the Blocked Person Calls You
• Does the Other Person Know That You Blocked Them
• Does Blocking a Number Delete It From Your Contacts
• What Happens After Unblocking a Number
• How to Block a Number on Android Phone
• How to Unblock a Number on Android Phone
• How to Block a Number on iPhone
• How to Unblock a Number on iPhone
• Say Goodbye to Unwanted Calls

What Happens to Calls When You Block Someone

When you block a number, mainly regular phone calls are affected. Basically, when you block a number on your Android or iPhone, you won’t receive regular phone calls from it. That is, the calls from the blocked number will be declined automatically.

On some networks, the calls are sent to Voicemail but don’t worry, you won’t receive voicemail notifications either. So it’s equivalent to not receiving calls at all. In a nutshell, blocking a number prevents them from calling you.

However, blocking contact is only effective in one direction. That is, you can still communicate with the blocked person from your end, which means you can call them even if you have blocked them.

Tip: Check out 10+ ways to fix iPhone not receiving calls but can make them.

What Happens to Messages After Blocking a Number

The next major impact of blocking a number is on SMS messages. When you block a number on Android or iPhone, that number cannot send you a regular text message (SMS or MMS). Even though the message will be sent from the sender’s side but you won’t receive the message.

Messages, like calls, have a one-way impact. You can message the blocked person, but you will not receive a response from the blocked contact.

What Other Apps Are Affected

Blocking a number via the Phone app, Contacts, or Settings will only affect regular calls and messages on Android. The blocked number can still contact you on other apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Instagram, etc. You need to block the person separately on these apps.

On iOS, however, things are slightly different as it affects FaceTime and iMessage as well. That is, the blocked number cannot FaceTime or iMessage you on your iPhone. Furthermore, you will not receive emails from the blocked contact on the Apple Email app, if an e-mail ID is associated with the blocked contact.

Apart from FaceTime, iMessage, and Email, no other app is affected on iOS as well. You will still receive messages and calls on other apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, etc., from the blocked person.

Tip: Learn how to use FaceTime links to call people.

What Happens When the Blocked Person Calls You

When a blocked contact tries to call you, they will hear different things based on your carrier. For instance, some might be greeted by pre-recorded messages like the number is busy, the number is not reachable, the number cannot take calls, etc., Others will hear one ring before the call disconnects automatically.  

Does the Other Person Know That You Blocked Them

Not really. Firstly, because they will hear pre-recorded messages when they call you, and their messages are also shown as sent. Secondly, the contact will not be notified or sent a message that you have blocked them. However, after a few attempts, they may be able to guess that something is fishy.

Does Blocking a Number Delete It From Your Contacts

No. Blocking a number will not delete it from your contacts. If you decide to unblock the number in the future, it will still be available in your contacts.

What Happens After Unblocking a Number

After you unblock a number, the contact will regain the normal capabilities of being able to call and message you. However, you won’t receive the messages that were sent when the number was blocked. Similarly, you cannot see call history details for the blocked number after unblocking it.

How to Block a Number on Android Phone

1. Open the Phone app on your Android phone.

2. Tap on the contact that you want to block. You might have to tap on the profile picture to open the contact.

3. Tap on the three-dot icon and press the Block numbers option.

How to Unblock a Number on Android Phone

1. Open the Phone app.

2. Tap on the three-dot icon and select Settings.

3. Tap on Block numbers. Here you will see the list of blocked numbers. Tap on the X or – icon next to the contact that you want to unblock.

Tip: Check out other ways to unblock a number on an Android phone.

How to Block a Number on iPhone

1. Launch the Phone app on your iPhone.

2. Open the contact that you want to block. Scroll down on the contact info screen and tap on Block this caller.

How to Unblock a Number on iPhone

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. Go to Phone > Blocked Contacts.

3. You will see all the blocked numbers. Tap on Edit at the top and hit the (-) Remove icon next to the number that you want to unblock.

Say Goodbye to Unwanted Calls

I hope all your queries were found answered regarding what happens when you block a number on Android or iPhone. If you don’t want to take the harsh step of blocking someone, you can mute a number on iPhone and Android. And if you want to block spam calls only, you can do it with the help of the Silence unknown callers feature on the iPhone.

Mehvish

Mehvish is a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she's always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She's been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. You can also find her work on Make Tech Easier, Guiding Tech, and Nerds Chalk

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