In today’s digital world, texting has become the most popular form of communication. However, if you’ve been texting someone and suddenly their messages stop coming through, you may be wondering if you’ve been blocked. Being blocked on iPhone text can be frustrating, and you may wonder how you can determine if this is the case. This blog post aims to provide you with various methods you can use to identify if you’ve been blocked on iPhone text.
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The Challenge of How to Tell If Your Blocked on iPhone Text
One of the reasons why it’s difficult to know if you’ve been blocked on iPhone text is because, unlike calls, your phone doesn’t give you any warning or notification that you’ve been blocked. Blocked calls go straight to voicemail, but with texts, there is no clear indication of what’s going on. As a result, people usually feel powerless when trying to determine whether they’ve been blocked or not.
Thus, this blog aims to provide a comprehensive set of methods you can use to know if someone blocked you on iPhone text.
Things You Should Prepare for
Before diving into the methods, here are a couple of preliminary things you should know before attempting to tell if you’ve been blocked:
- If the recipient’s phone is turned off, their outbox will show “sent” instead of “delivered” or “read” even if you were not blocked.
- If they deleted their iMessage account or switched to a phone without iMessage, all previous iMessage conversations will now show as SMS and may not be delivered to you.
- If the person deleted your number or their iPhone was reset to factory settings, then the conversation history can also disappear, and it does not mean you have been blocked.
Method 1: Check if You Can Call the Recipient
Via this method, you can determine if you’ve been blocked by attempting to call the person who hasn’t been responding to your texts. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
- Enter the recipient’s phone number and tap the call button next to it.
- If the call goes through, then you have not been blocked.
- If the call goes straight to voicemail or prompts you to leave a message after one ring, it usually means that the recipient’s phone is turned off or your number has been blocked.
Pros:
- This method can determine if you’ve been blocked or not.
- It’s a straightforward method and doesn’t require any special tools.
Cons:
- Sometimes, a blocked person may use the call forwarding function to forward your call to another number or go to voicemail.
Method 2: Send an iMessage
This method checks if you still can send iMessage without problems. If you can’t, then it may mean that you’ve been blocked. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Create a new message by tapping the compose icon at the top right corner.
- Type in the recipient’s phone number or name in the “To” field.
- Type a message and tap the send button.
- If the message sends normally, then you have not been blocked.
- If the message hangs and doesn’t send, or if it turns green instead of blue, it usually means that you have been blocked.
Pros:
- You can easily check if you’ve been blocked through testing iMessages.
Cons:
- If the person has turned off the iMessage feature, it may cause messages to be sent as standard SMS.
Method 3: Check for Read Receipts
If you have sent iMessages to someone and they are white instead of blue, they may have turned off the iMessage feature. But if the messages show up as “Read” but there is no reply, you may have been blocked. The Read Receipt function can confirm this. Here’s how to check:
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Select the conversation of the person you think may have blocked you.
- Check to see if the “Delivered” or “Read” indicators are present below your most recent message sent to them.
- If there is no “Read” indicator, then you most likely just have not been responded to yet.
- If the Delivered message remains present, it means they haven’t seen your message. If you have sent multiple messages and none have been read, it may indicate that the person has blocked you.
Pros:
- This method can verify if you have been blocked or not.
- You can check this method with past conversations to double-check.
Cons:
- Some people may have turned off the Read Receipt function, thus rendering this method useless.
Method 4: Check if You Can Add the Person to a Group
You can use this method only if you know mutual friends of both the recipient and you. You can create a group conversation in the Messages app on your iPhone and test whether you can add the person. If the person doesn’t appear in your contacts when you try to add them to a group, then this may mean that they have blocked you. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Tap the compose icon at the top right corner to create a new message.
- Enter the names of the other people who would be in the group conversation you plan to create.
- Tap the “+” icon found on the top right corner to add a recipient.
- If the recipient does not appear in the contacts list, the person may have blocked you.
Pros:
- This method is simple and can determine if you’ve been blocked or not.
- You can use this method if you know mutual friends.
Cons:
- This method is only applicable if you know mutual friends.
Why Can’t I See the Message History?: 1, 2, 3 and Fixes
There could be several reasons why you are unable to receive messages from someone. Here are some of the reasons and how to fix them:
- The recipient has turned off the iMessage feature on their phone. To fix it, you can contact them and ask them to turn it back on.
- Your phone number has been blocked by the recipient. To fix it, you might need to initiate a conversation with them in person or via another communication channel.
- The person on the other end has a bad network connection or has their phone turned off. You can wait for them to turn their phone on or find an alternative communication method.
Additional Tips
Here are a few tips to help you further determine if you’ve been blocked on iPhone text:
- Try sending a message using a different phone number or social media platform like Whatsapp, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
- You can ask a mutual friend to check if they have been blocked by the same person.
- Use a third-party blocking tracking app to help you determine if you’ve been blocked or not.
5 FAQs about How to Tell If Your Blocked on iPhone Text
Q1: What is the fastest method to determine if you’ve been blocked?
A: Using the call method is the quickest and easiest way to determine whether you’ve been blocked or not.
Q2: Why is the “Read” indicator not always accurate?
A: People can turn this feature off at any time. Thus, the person you are messaging may have turned off the “Read” indicator.
Q3: Can a person block your phone number but still receive your iMessage?
A: No, if your phone number has been blocked by someone, that person will not receive your message.
Q4: Can someone unblock your number after blocking you?
A: Yes, someone can unblock your number if they decide to give you another chance.
Q5: Can you still call someone who blocked you on text?
A: While you may be able to call someone who has blocked you on text, they most likely will not pick up, or you’ll go straight to voicemail.
In Conclusion
Being blocked can be frustrating and confusing. However, with the methods and tips mentioned in this blog post, you will most likely be able to confirm whether you’ve been blocked or not. Remember that if someone has blocked you, it’s their choice, and there may or may not be anything you can do about it. Stay positive and keep communicating with the people who value your input in their life.