Can you block a number but still receive texts?

Yes, you can block a number but still receive texts from them. If you have an iPhone, you can go to your settings and choose a “Do Not Disturb” option. This will prevent calls and messages from the blocked number, but if you check the settings you can still allow the texts to come through.

Many Android devices also have settings that allow you to block numbers but still receive texts. For example, you can open your messages app and tap the menu button in the top right corner. Then you can select “Settings” and choose “Blocked contacts”.

From this area, you can still select to “Notify me when a blocked contact sends an SMS”. Ultimately, what settings you have available to you will depend on your device, but many devices do have options that allow you to block a number but still receive texts from them.

Can you send texts to someone you blocked?

No, when you block someone on your phone you can no longer send them texts. There are also many other ways communications are blocked when someone is blocked. When you block someone, they will no longer be able to call you, send you text messages, and they will not be able to Facetime you.

Also, if you have an iPhone, you will be unable to iMessage the individual who you blocked. Even if you unblock the person, any messages sent while they were blocked will not be delivered to them. If you have the individual’s email address, you could potentially email them, but if they are blocked their messages may be sent to their email’s spam folder.

What happens if you send a text to a blocked number?

If you send a text to a number that is blocked, then the message will not be delivered to the recipient. The text will not be delivered, and depending on your service provider, you may receive a notification that the message was not delivered.

You may also appear as a ‘blocked’ or ‘Private’ caller to the recipient when they try to call or text you. Additionally, your service provider may not allow you to send messages or calls to the blocked number, since it will not be delivered anyway.

Can I text someone I blocked on iPhone?

No, you can’t text someone you have blocked on an iPhone. When you block a contact, their calls, messages, FaceTime, and other forms of communication will be blocked for your phone. If you have blocked someone on your iPhone, then any attempt to communicate from that particular contact will not be received by you.

Can you see if a blocked number has tried to contact you?

Yes, it is possible to determine if a blocked number has tried to contact you. Depending on your mobile phone service provider, they may be able to provide you with detailed call logs that will show the numbers that have been blocked from contacting you, as well as any attempts from those numbers.

Additionally, if you use a call and text blocking app, you can view blocked numbers and any attempts from those numbers directly in the app. Lastly, for landlines, you may be able to check with your phone service provider to see if they have a list of blocked numbers, or any recent calls that have been blocked.

What does a blocked Texter see?

A blocked Texter will see a notification that their message has not been delivered. Depending on the type of messaging service that is being used, they may be given the reason why the message has not been delivered.

The most common reason for a message being blocked is that the recipient has blocked the sender. This means that the sender will not be able to send messages to the recipient unless they are first unblocked.

How do I retrieve blocked messages?

Unfortunately, retrieving blocked messages is not possible. Once messages are blocked, they are completely removed from the sender’s outbox and the recipient’s inbox. The only way to view messages that have been blocked would be if the sender still had a copy of the blocked message in their outbox, which is extremely unlikely.

If you are expecting to receive a message from someone who has blocked you, the only way to view it would be for them to unblock you and send the message.

Why am I getting messages from a blocked number?

Blocked numbers can still contact you with text messages, depending on the type of blocking you have used. For example, if you have blocked a number from calling on your phone, but not from sending messages, the blocked number can still send you text messages.

Additionally, if you have used an app to block a number, some apps will allow the blocked number to send messages to you, but you will not receive any notification of the message. It is also possible that you might be receiving messages from a number that you believe to be blocked, but is actually a different number.

If a blocked number is using a different SIM card or a messaging app, they may be able to contact you, even if their original number is blocked. Lastly, some phone companies prioritize certain texts and if a blocked number has sent you a high-priority message, you may be able to receive it, even if their number is blocked.