Why is my message sent but not delivered?

This is typically because you don't have any internet access when you try to send a message. An unfilled icon with a check mark means the message has been sent but not delivered to the recipient. A check mark icon that's filled in means the message has been delivered.

What does it mean if my message was sent but not delivered?

There are a number of reasons why an SMS message might not get delivered, but some of the most common are: the recipient opted out of messages, the recipient blocked your phone number, the message contained illegal content, or there were network problems with the recipient's carrier.

Why would messages in Messenger be sent but not delivered?

It might be a problem on the recipient side – a server problem, an Internet problem, a settings problem, or a data storage problem. There might be some delays between the moment you send the message and the moment when the recipient opens it (although they have received the message).

Do ignored messages show as delivered?

Delivery Report

When you Ignore a chat thread, even though you will receive all the messages, the Messenger will mark them as Sent only and not Delivered. You will see a hollow blue circle with a checkmark inside to indicate Sent, and a filled-in blue circle shows it as Delivered.

Will my message be delivered if blocked?

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.

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How do you tell if you are blocked or ignored on Messenger?

It's not always possible to tell the difference, but if you see that the recipient has posted to his or her Facebook page or comments on other people's posts, that implies he or she is logged into Facebook. If your message remains undelivered, you are probably blocked.

What does it mean when Messenger just says sent?

“Sent” basically means that Messenger has received your message and ready to deliver it to the user. “Delivered” means that the message can not be viewed by the viewer on their device.

Am I blocked if my text doesn't say delivered?

If the iMessage never shows a “Delivered” or “Read” message, and it's still blue, then you may have been blocked – but not always. If the iMessage goes through and shows a “Read” receipt, then you have definitely not been blocked.

How do you tell if your texts are blocked?

Try sending a text message

The latter is self-explanatory. However, if a person has blocked you, you won't see either notification. Instead, there will just be a blank space beneath your text. It's worth noting that being blocked is not the only reason why you might not see a notification.

What happens when you text someone who blocked you on iPhone?

Texting someone who's blocked you works as you would expect. The message sends as normal, and you don't get an error message.

How do you tell if someone blocked your texts iMessage?

Check iMessage delivery notification

Unless the other person has turned it on, you'll not get that tiny gray notification. If you don't see “Delivered” or “Read” notification appear within the iMessage conversation, then they may have blocked you.

Does not delivered mean I'm blocked?

If you suspect you have indeed been blocked, first try to send a courteous text of some kind. If you get the "Delivered" notification underneath it, you weren't blocked. If you get a notification like "Message Not Delivered" or you get no notification at all, that's a sign of a potential block.

Why is my iMessage blue but not delivered?

The most probable cause is that either their phone is off due to some reason, or they don't have access to an active internet connection. If their phone is on DND, iMessage will still say 'Delivered'. Another instance where iMessage doesn't say 'Delivered' is when the sender has blocked you.

How can someone be active on Messenger and not receive my delivered message?

Why don't my messages arrive in Messenger? The most likely reason for this to occur is that the recipient has used the “Ignore messages” function within our chat. He has NOT used the message blocking option, which also exists. If he had, the system would not even let us write in his chat.

What does the empty circle with a check mean on Messenger?

– Empty circle: The message is in the sending state. – An unfilled grey check mark: The message has been sent. – A filled grey check mark: The message has been delivered.

What is the difference between sent and delivered on Messenger?

The difference between these two terms is that when a messenger message reads as 'sent,' it has been uploaded to the Facebook server ready for the recipient to download and view. A 'delivered' message, however, relates to a message that has been downloaded by the recipient's target device and is ready for viewing.

Why is iPhone message not delivered?

The obvious reason your message won't deliver is because the recipient has no service. iMessage relies on an internet connection, so if no Wi-Fi or cellular data is available, it won't appear until their phone gets a connection.

How do you tell if Im blocked on iPhone?

What other factors may have caused delays in delivering text messages?

When someone blocks you on iPhone do the messages turn Green?

They will never appear on the recipient's phone. As noted, the color of the messages tells you nothing about whether or not the recipient is seeing your messages. Blue or Green has nothing to do with being blocked. Blue means iMessage, i.e., messages sent through Apple, Green means messages sent through SMS.

What happens when someone blocks you on iMessage?

If someone has blocked you on their iPhone, they won't receive your call. Once you dial their number, the phone will ring once and then go straight to voicemail. Granted, that could also mean they're busy and can't talk. However, if it happens each time you call, there's a chance you've been blocked.

Can you send a text message to someone who has blocked you?

Is there a way to send a message to a blocked recipient? There are plenty of ways to get a message to someone even if you've been blocked, but not from your phone number. You can change your phone number, use a third-party texting app, or send them a message on a social media platform.

What happens to text messages from a blocked number?

Android phones move all blocked messages into a folder on the phone called “Spam and Blocked.” That means that the phone is still collecting messages from the blocked people; they just aren't notifying you. This can be a lifesaver in needing those blocked messages for various reasons after the fact.

Why are my messages taking so long to deliver?

We have come up with some of the most common reasons for such happenings. Heavy traffic on the carrier's network, some issues with the mobile device, different networks, and error on the operator's server are most common for message delay. Contact your network provider if you cannot solve the issue.