What do people hear when you block their number?

If your Call Block setting is set to Block Calls, the blocked caller hears nothing as they are immediately disconnected. If your Call Block setting is set to Sends Calls to Voicemail, the blocked caller will be able to reach your voicemail box. No notification is given to them that they have been blocked.
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What does the other person hear when you block their number?

When calling from the blocked number, the caller hears either one ring, or no rings at all, but the other phone remains silent. The caller is then informed that the recipient isn't available, and is diverted to voicemail (if that service is set up by the person you're calling).
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Can someone tell if you block their number?

The person you've blocked will never get any sort of official notification. Google respects your privacy and will not let the person know that they've been blocked.
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What does someone see when you block 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. They won't know that they've been blocked.
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Can a text go through if I'm 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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What happens when a blocked number calls you?



What response does a blocked caller get?

A blocked number works a little differently. You'll get one ring, then go right to voicemail. You're free to leave a voicemail, although it won't go directly to the recipient's inbox.
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How do you tell if someone has you blocked?

First, call the blocked number. This method is simple and will reveal if the number is blocked. The blocker's phone number will show as blocked in their contacts. If you don't see it in your contact list, you'll have to manually delete the contact.
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What happens when you block a number and they text you?

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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Do blocked calls go to voicemail?

If you're blocked, you would only hear a single ring before being diverted to voicemail. An unusual ring pattern doesn't necessarily mean your number is blocked. It may just mean the person is talking to someone else at the same time you're calling, has the phone off or sent the call directly to voicemail.
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How can I tell if someone blocked my number without calling them?

The letter F. You can't know for sure if someone has blocked your number on an Android without asking the person. However, if your Android's phone calls and texts to a specific person don't seem to be reaching them, your number might have been blocked.
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How many times does the phone ring when you are blocked?

When you call a number and if your only hear one ring and after that, you are directed to a voicemail after one ring, chances are high that you have been blocked. If you hear the same thing for 3-4 days and the number only rings once before being directed to a voicemail, you have definitely been blocked.
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How do you reach someone who blocked you?

To call someone that blocked your number, disguise your caller ID in your phone settings so the person's phone doesn't block your incoming call. You can also dial *67 before the person's number so that your number appears as "private" or "unknown" on their phone.
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Does green text mean blocked?

Remember, when messages are being sent as green instead of blue, that means the phone is attempting to send a traditional SMS text message instead of an iMessage. It's also worth remembering that blocked iMessages and text messages go nowhere, the recipient will never receive them if you've been blocked.
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Why do people block you?

A guy might block you because he feels confused by his feelings or might be feeling hurt. He might not be sure of his intentions with you, especially if you two keep going back and forth about being in a romantic relationship. He may resort to blocking as a way to regroup his feelings.
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Why is a blocked number still calling me?

If you still receive voicemails from your blocked contacts, this is normal behavior. Blocked contacts will still be able to leave voicemails even after they are blocked. It is possible that you may be getting texts or calls not from the same number but from a number that looks very similar. Block this number too.
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Why did my text messages turn from blue to green am I blocked?

If you know someone has an iPhone and suddenly text messages between you and that person are green. This is a sign he or she has probably blocked you. Perhaps the person doesn't have cellular service or data connection or has iMessage turned off, so your iMessages fall back to SMS.
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How do you know when someone blocks your number on iPhone?

6 Ways to Check If Someone Blocked Your Number on iPhone
  1. Send a Courteous Text and Wait for the Response.
  2. Try Calling the Person and Check the Voicemail.
  3. What If the Call Rings Once and Then Goes to Voicemail.
  4. Enter *67 Before Dialing the Number.
  5. Ask a Mutual Friend to Call Them.
  6. Why Not Ask Them Outright in Person.
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How do you know if someone blocked your texts on iPhone?

More to the point, if you're messaging someone via iMessage and your text bubbles suddenly change to green from blue, it's a sign they have blocked your iPhone number. The 'sent' versus 'delivered' badge may just be confirmation they've blocked you.
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Am I blocked or is their phone off iPhone?

Look underneath the last text you sent before you suspect you were blocked. If the previous iMessage says "Delivered" under the message bubble but the most recent one doesn't, it can mean that you've been blocked. If you see an iMessage Not Delivered error instead, that can be another indication as well.
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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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How is a blocked number still leaving voicemail?

Is it possible for a blocked number to leave a voicemail? Unfortunately, blocking a phone number does not prevent the caller from leaving a voicemail on your phone. All is not lost, however. Instead of dealing with voicemails manually, you can use apps to do so.
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Can you permanently block a phone number?

If you want to permanently block your number when calling a specific person, add them as a contact, and save their number with *67 at the front. This will automatically block your number when you call that contact from now on.
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Is it healthy to block someone?

Blocking on social networks like Facebook, Google+ and Twitter is an act of kindness and compassion. It enhances free speech. It can improve your life, and make the world a better place. You should block people without hesitation or guilt, and for a long list of reasons.
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Is it rude to block someone?

Seriously though, no it's not rude to block someone if they are being disrespectful to you, harassing you or making threats and being abusive,' one woman said. 'I have blocked a few men for these reasons.
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