Does blocking someone delete everything?

No, blocking does not delete messages.
You won't be able to view those saved messages after blocking them, since they'll be removed from your chat and friends list.
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When you block someone does everything delete?

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.
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Do text messages disappear when you block someone?

Blocked text messages disappear

When someone that you've blocked texts you, their texts go nowhere. They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.
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Is it better to block or remove someone?

Then, click “Unfriend.” When you unfriend someone, they can still see your profile and send you messages. If you do not want someone to be able to see your profile, items you post on your timeline, tag you, or send you messages, then you should block this person.
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Does blocking someone on iPhone delete everything?

When you block someone's number, will all of the previous messages, photos, videos, etc. be deleted? No. Nothing will be deleted related to that blocked contact.
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Does blocking someone delete messages?



What does iPhone do when you block someone?

When you block a phone number or contact, they can still leave a voicemail, but you won't get a notification. Messages that are sent or received won't be delivered. Also, the contact won't get a notification that the call or message was blocked. When you block an email address from Mail, it goes to the trash folder.
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When you block someone iPhone what do they see?

Just like with calls and texts, the person you've blocked will not be notified that they're blocked when they try to FaceTime you. Instead, they simply won't be able to reach you. From their end, it will appear as though you simply didn't pick up.
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What's the point of blocking someone?

Everyone has their different reasons for wanting to block someone, but essentially, it's a last-resort, final move to let someone else know that they do not have the right to be a presence in your online life (and by extension, your real life) and they are having a negative impact on you.
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Is it hurtful 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.
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Is it nasty to block someone?

Is it nasty to block someone? While it may be discomforting or slightly insulting for the person being blocked, it's far from being rude. The reason why it's not rude it's because usually when someone blocks another person it's because said person wasn't being very pleasing themselves.
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Where do blocked text messages go?

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

The only way to see a call history from a blocked number is to unblock the number. They will be added to your regular call list, and you will be able to see any missed calls you receive from the number. However, they will be able to contact you again. Consider if it's worth your privacy.
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When you unblock someone can you see old messages?

Unblocking the contact does NOT show any messages sent to you when it was blocked.
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Is it better to delete or block an ex?

Deleting your ex can help your brain move on from the relationship. Even if you have no ill-will towards a past lover, getting them off of your social media feeds and out of your mind is the best way to train your brain to move forward, Chan said.
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Does blocking someone delete you from their contacts?

Blocking a contact won't remove them from your contacts list, nor will it remove you from the list on the contact's phone.
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Does blocking help you move on?

"Blocking your ex on social media after a breakup — particularly a very painful breakup — can certainly help you move on," Dr. Brown tells Elite Daily. "Breakups can be traumatic for both partners, no matter who ended it.
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Does blocking someone mean you hate them?

Blocking someone after the end of your relationship does NOT mean that you hate them, don't care or don't love them. It just means that you care about YOURSELF more.
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When should you block someone out of your life?

Eight Telltale Signs of a Toxic Person
  1. They disrespect your boundaries. Toxic people struggle to honor other people's limits. ...
  2. They're manipulative or controlling. ...
  3. They lie. ...
  4. They always have to be right. ...
  5. They're always the victim. ...
  6. They're judgmental. ...
  7. They're all take and no give. ...
  8. They leave you feeling drained.
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Is blocking narcissistic?

The narcissist is controlling and manipulative. They block you because they want you to feel unstable and crazy. They want you to reflect on what you did to make the blocking happen, even if you had nothing to do with the decision. This is part of the devaluation stage of narcissistic abuse.
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What does someone see on their phone when you block them?

The blocked party won't get a notification that they've been blocked, but if they call your landline they may hear a busy signal, or a message that their call couldn't go through or that the number is busy.
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Can you still text someone you blocked on iPhone?

Blocking someone has no effect on your ability to send messages. If it's an iMessage, you'll see the "Delivered" indicator below the message. If it's an SMS message, you won't have any indication that it has been delivered.
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What happens if you text someone who blocked you?

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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Does green text mean blocked?

Why are my texts green? A green text message on your iPhone isn't a sign that your phone number was blocked, or that the text was not delivered. Instead, it means that the message was sent as a standard SMS message rather than an iMessage, which will appear as blue.
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What message will a blocked caller get?

If you've been blocked, the recipient will not receive a notification and won't be able to respond. You would know after a few hours or days without getting feedback.
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Can I see blocked messages on iPhone?

Once blocked, the caller can't leave any kind of message on your iPhone, whether it's an iMessage or SMS. That means you can't see any messages that have already been blocked, but you can unblock that person and start receiving messages again in the future, with just a few clicks.
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