Why can I still text someone I blocked?

So Yes, you can surely text someone you have blocked. Because blocking someone means making them unable to text you, however, you will still be able to text them. You can send as many messages as you like. They will get all of your messages.


Why can someone still text me if I blocked them?

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.

Why am I still getting text messages from a blocked number iPhone?

If an iMessage, did you block the number, or the Apple ID. If you just added the number, then it may be coming from the Apple ID. If you blocked the contact, make sure it includes the number and caller ID. Apple ID would work for iMessage.


How am I still getting texts from a blocked number?

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.

Can a blocked person still text you on iPhone?

When someone you've blocked tries to text you, you will not receive text messages from them. The blocked person also does not receive any notification that they're blocked. However, many iPhone users may be able to deduce that you've blocked them. This is because of the iMessage text “status” feature on iPhones.


How to Block Messages on iPhone



How do I stop getting messages from blocked numbers on my iPhone?

Block messages from a specific person or number

To view and manage your list of blocked contacts and phone numbers, go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts. See the Apple Support article Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

How do you permanently block someone?

Block a number
  1. Open your Phone app .
  2. Tap More. Call history .
  3. Tap a call from the number you want to block.
  4. Tap Block / report spam.


Can someone have you blocked and still text you?

Blocking a contact would not affect you sending them messages. It just stops them from approaching you through their messages or calls.


How do I fully block someone on iPhone?

Block voice calls, FaceTime calls, and messages from certain people
  1. Tap Favorites, Recents, or Voicemail. Tap. next to the number or contact you want to block, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.
  2. Tap Contacts, tap the contact you want to block, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.


Is it toxic to block someone?

In particular, social media users should not feel uncomfortable about blocking anyone who is abusive, toxic or otherwise inappropriate on social media. It's also completely appropriate to block someone on one specific social network but remain connected with them on another.

When you block a person do they know?

If you end up blocking someone's number, they won't find out right away, if at all. They won't get a message or call saying they were blocked and won't be able to see it plainly anywhere, but they can infer it. There are ways a person can figure out if they were likely blocked, like sending you texts and calling you.


How do I permanently block a number on iMessage?

Tap the number or contact at the top of the message, then click the small info button.
  1. Tap the "i" icon. ...
  2. Tap "Block this Caller" to stop receiving messages and calls from this number. ...
  3. Tap "Block Contact." ...
  4. All of the numbers and contact you've blocked will be in this tab.


Why wont it let me block a number on iMessage?

iMessages are sent over your 3G or Wi-Fi data connection, so carriers can't block them. The only way to totally cut ties with someone who's using iMessage is to block his phone number through your carrier and turn off iMessage in your Settings app.

Can a blocked contact still iMessage?

If you have an iPhone and try to send an iMessage to someone who has blocked you, it will remain blue (which means it's still an iMessage). However, the person you've been blocked by will never receive that message.


Can you still iMessage someone you blocked?

Blocking someone affects texts sent to you. It does not affect texts that you send to them.

Will someone know if I block and unblock them?

No, Facebook doesn't notify users when they're blocked or unblocked.

Will blocked messages come through when unblocked?

While your phone is blocked, you won't receive any calls or messages from the blocked number. So, anything that person might've sent you while their number was blocked, there's no way of seeing those messages. Now, if you decide to unblock a number, you'll start to receive calls and messages from that moment forward.


What happens after you block someone?

Or if the person's phone is off, you'll go straight to voicemail when calling someone who hasn't blocked you. When your number is blocked, you'll find that you'll get one ring and then the call will go to voicemail. However, even if you leave a voicemail, it won't go to the recipients inbox.

What is the psychology behind blocking someone?

Many people block others out of emotional self-protection; the blocker cannot muster the courage to tell the blockee that their expressed interest is not mutual. In stronger terms: much online blocking is driven by avoiding an emotionally challenging online exchange (conversation).

Is blocking people a trauma response?

After a painful experience, some people may choose to face their feelings head-on while others would rather forget. The latter can manifest as trauma blocking, where someone chooses to block and drown out painful feelings that hang around after an ordeal.


Is blocking someone manipulative?

Blocking isn't just a mental health break. Use the option after lecturing someone and giving them no chance to respond and it's a manipulative move. It's something narcissists often do online to control a narrative.

Does blocking someone show weakness?

Blocking people is made out to be this dramatic action. A final straw, a 'crazy ex-girlfriend' move or so. It's viewed as an admission of weakness; you blocked someone because you cannot handle it or couldn't control yourself. It's an embarrassing fact to admit, and I'm not standing for that.

How do narcissists react to blocking?

Most narcissists will view being blocked as an act of aggression. A blocked narcissist won't have any ability to silence or control you, which is very important for them. This is highly likely to be an overwhelming and scary feeling for them.


Is blocking someone a power move?

When you block someone, you feel powerful. Yes, you might feel that sense of relief if they've been a real nuisance in your life and other means haven't worked, but overall, it's a dead end, a cutoff point. It makes you feel like you've found the ultimate solution.

What does trauma blocking look like?

You may ask “What does trauma blocking behavior look like? Trauma blocking is excessive use of social media and compulsive mindless scrolling. Binge drinking every weekend because you are off from work. Compulsive exercising to reach a goal you are never satisfied with.